What the Bible Says About the End Times

Are we on the verge of World War 3? Is society spiraling to chaotic collapse? Is the world coming to an end?

Many around the world are feeling fear and dread. The latest headlines about the airstrikes on Iran have people wondering about the futures of the nations involved - and the future of the world.

So what does the Bible reveal about these perilous times?

Jesus Warned About Wars and Rumors of Wars

Here’s what Jesus said:

“And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against the kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world. But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.” - Matthew 24:6-8 (NLT)

There will be wars and rumors of wars. Violence, war, chaos. Peace, prosperity, stability. This is the ebb and flow of history, the back-and-forth of human nature.

Since the beginning, this pattern has repeated. Things intensify, and then things cool down. War is a sign of the times, yes; however, this pattern will repeat again and again until the final cycle.

The End-Times Sign Many People Ignore

So what is that final sign?

You rarely hear it talked about, especially since flashy, scary headlines make for better entertainment, more video views, and clicks. But there is an end-times sign that’s rarely talked about and has seemingly been forgotten about by the Church at large.

“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” - Matthew 24:14 (NLT)

The patterns of human history will continue to repeat, for God Himself promised:

“As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night.” - Genesis 8:22 (NLT)

So when does it end?

The pattern will repeat until the Kingdom of God covers the earth, until the gospel reaches everyone.

The Gospel Will Reach the Whole World

This doesn’t end in defeat for God’s Church; it ends in victory.

Be aware of the signs of the times, yes. But awareness isn’t the same as obsession or paranoia. Whatever happens in our world, resist the urge to live in dread.

Instead, recognize that the Kingdom of God is winning and advancing, even in chaotic times. Light is winning. Darkness is losing.

May the Lord use the chaos to open more doors for the gospel. May His church stay focused on the Kingdom, filled with faith, and hopeful for the bright future we have in Him.

Continue exploring the spiritual implications of the current prophetic global events by watching my teaching "The One Sign of the End Times That No One Mentions," on YouTube by clicking here.

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