Signs of end times
God has not left us in the dark regarding signs of end times. No, He has given us powerful insight into the events that will unfold before Jesus returns in all His glory. The signs are not meant to scare you; they are meant to prepare you! Praise God, we have the Word of God that reveals the things to come so that we, the believers, are not caught off guard.
End times sign
1. Wars and Rumors of Wars
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Matthew 24:6
Jesus warned that conflicts and wars would increase as a sign that the end is approaching.
2. Natural Disasters and Earthquakes
“There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.” Luke 21:11
Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, famines, and pandemics, are listed as signs of the end times.
3. Increase in Wickedness and Moral Decline
“Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” Matthew 24:12
“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good.”
2 Timothy 3:1-3
– Society will experience moral decay, with a rise in selfishness, immorality, and lack of compassion.
4. False Prophets and Deception
“For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:24
“Many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other.” Matthew 24:10
The end times will be marked by spiritual deception, with many false prophets and teachings.
Also read: Timeline of the end times
5. The Spread of the Gospel
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
A positive sign amidst the turmoil is the worldwide spread of the Gospel, reaching every corner of the earth.
6. Rise of Global Persecution
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.” Matthew 24:9
Believers will face increased persecution for their faith, particularly as the world grows more hostile toward Christianity.
7. Signs in the Sun, Moon, and Stars
“Immediately after the distress of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.” Matthew 24:29
There will be unusual cosmic disturbances, affecting celestial bodies and creating awe and fear.
8. The Rebirth of Israel
“Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Isaiah 66:8
Many interpret the re-establishment of Israel as a nation in 1948 as a significant prophetic fulfillment.
9. Increase in Knowledge and Travel
“But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” Daniel 12:4
The Bible predicts a surge in human knowledge and a rapid increase in travel and movement across the earth.
10. The Appearance of the Antichrist
“Let no one deceive you in any way, for that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.” 2 Thessalonians 2:3
The rise of the Antichrist, a powerful and deceptive leader, is considered a key sign of the end times.
11. The Mark of the Beast
“It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name.” Revelation 13:16-17
The Book of Revelation warns of a time when people will be required to receive a mark to participate in economic transactions, often interpreted as a form of control by a future global power.
12. The Return of Jesus Christ
“Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.” Matthew 24:30
The ultimate sign of the end times is the return of Jesus Christ to judge the world and establish His eternal kingdom.
Conclusion
These signs are meant to prepare believers, urging them to remain watchful and faithful. While these events are prophesied, Jesus also emphasized that no one knows the exact day or hour of His return (Matthew 24:36). Therefore, Christians are encouraged to stay spiritually vigilant, live righteously, and spread the Gospel.
