We live in a finite world. The Bible talks about its end and details the signs that will precede it. God exhorts us in his word to be alert, to prepare. Among the things that the Bible mentions that will happen is the second coming of Christ, the moment when Jesus will come to look for his Church and all of us who have put our faith in him will go to live with him for eternity.
The Bible also tells us that at the end of time the nations will be judged and many catastrophes, famines and wars will take place. Those of us who have believed in Jesus as God and Savior should not fear. We are certain of an eternity with our heavenly Father enjoying the fullness of his love, adoring him forever. But it is important to be prepared, recognize the times and exhort those around us to draw closer to God, accept his forgiveness and live with the certainty of salvation.
the signs of the end
There are several passages in the Bible that tell us about the different signs that we will see at the end of time. In fact, there is a prophetic book in the Bible, the Apocalypse, which speaks in detail on this subject. In Matthew 24: 1-14 Jesus is talking to his disciples about the signs of the end and there we find a good summary of what to look for. Jesus mentions the ten signs that we find below.
1. False teachers, false Christs
Matthew 24:5 speaks of some who will claim to be the Christ and manage to deceive many people. That is why it is important to know that when Christ returns every eye will see him and it will be something sudden.
2. Wars and threats of war
There will be many wars, more than we have ever seen. It will be difficult for nations to keep the peace and reach agreements.
3. Famine and earthquakes
Hunger will spread everywhere due to wars, the increase in natural disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes) and the effects of mistreatment of nature.
4. Persecution and hatred against Christians
Many will lose their lives just because they love and serve Jesus. Hatred against the Church will increase and will be highly visible in all spheres of society.
5. Many will abandon the faith
There will be people who will not bear the rejection and hatred against them so they will prefer to follow other doctrines or currents more accepted by society.
6. Betrayal and hate
There will be no loyalty, each one will seek their own well-being and protection even if the price is to betray those closest to them. The hatred will be more than evident.
7. False prophets who will deceive many
All kinds of doctrines will arise that will appeal to the people and many will accept and follow them.
Bible verses about false prophets
8. Big Bad
Evil and unjust actions will spread. There will be plenty of people with no scruples or remorse to prevent them from causing harm to other people.
9. Little love
Hearts will harden, love and the desire to help or care for others will diminish.
10. Expansion of the gospel throughout the world
The gospel will be preached in every corner of the world. The good news of the gospel will be announced to all the ethnic groups around the world; And then the end will come (Matthew 24:14).
What will the second coming of Jesus be like?
The sign of the Son of man will appear in the sky, and all the races of the earth will be anguished. They will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
(Matthew 24:30)
The whole world will see when Christ returns victorious to seek his Church. At the sound of the trumpet the dead in Christ will rise, and the living will be caught up.
The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then those of us who are alive, those of us who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
No one knows the exact date this will happen, only God the Father knows the day and the hour (Matthew 24:36). Christ’s coming will be totally sudden, “as lightning from the east is seen even in the west” (Matthew 24:27). That is why it is so important that we have the certainty that Christ is our Lord and Savior, that we have surrendered our lives before him. In this way, we will await his second coming with joy and not with fear.
5 reasons why the Christian should not fear the end of the world.
How do I prepare?
If we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
(1 John 1:9)
If you are not sure of salvation, now is a good time to approach God and ask him to forgive your sins. He is waiting as the loving Father that he is and who longs for reconciliation with his children. Put your faith in him, accept his forgiveness and start living a life of obedience and service to God.
How to receive God’s forgiveness.
When we have our faith in Jesus there is no reason why we should fear the future. Whatever happens we know we are safe in the strong and loving arms of our Father. Nothing and no one will take us away from him, we are sure. Let us focus on living according to his will, in obedience and in trust while we wait for his return.
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