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Explore the many scriptural clues provided about the ending of this era as highlighted in the teachings of various prophets and the Bible itself. Key scriptures such as Daniel 12, Matthew 24, and Revelation 13 reveal prophetic signs pointing towards a global transformation. The rise of false teachers, increased lawlessness, global communication, persecution of Christians, and a shift towards a one-world religion are significant themes. With environmental changes, governmental shifts, and conflicts escalating, a comprehensive look into these prophecies informs believers about the challenges ahead and the hopes for enduring faith.
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We are still here? 5/22/11
End Times Prophecies • Many, many scriptures give clues to how God will “close this era”. • Daniel 12 • Matthew 24 • Luke 21 • Rev 13 • Zec 12 • Note James Tetlow
Teaching/Teachers/Prophets • Deceptive signs and wonders • False Teachers amassing millions of dollars for themselves • Churches water down their teachings, feeling replaces trust • False Christs will arise (David Koresh, that Heaven's Gate freaky guy, John Jones)
Evangelism • All the nations of the world will hear the message • As of 2006, the Bible was translated into 90% of the languages of the world
Humanity Changes • People will become lovers of themselves • Global communication must be available • Christians will be globally hated and persecuted • Homosexuality will be flaunted as it was in the times of Sodom • Encounters with false and fallen angels will increase • One world religion will emerge, seeking tolerance and unity • A woman is dubbed the "queen" of heaven and earth • Epidemic use of narcotics (legalizing marijuana) • Believers will be raptured and other reasons will be given
Increased Conflict and Rebellion • Lawlessness abounds (500% increase since 1960) • A cry for global peace seeking a “leader” • Abortion was illegal in most countries<1968 • Ethnic clashes escalate • Increased "fearful sights" also translated terror • Youth become increasingly rebellious
Governmental Changes • Unification of Germany • Rebuilding of Iraq (Babylon) • European Union • One world currency • One person controls all the world financial system • Russia will lead a muslim invasion with Iran, Libya, and Sudan into Israel • Nations will bud from nowhere (USSR fall)
Israel • Israel becomes a nation "overnight" • Israel moves from wasteland, to fruitful ($42B in 2006) • The world unites against Israel - Anti-Semitism will increase (over 60% of UN decisions are pointed at Israel) • The East Gate must be sealed • Israel will be partitioned • Temple must be rebuilt • Some level of sacrifices will be restored in the temple (a red heiffer without spot)
Environmental changes • Weather changes • Pestilence • Famine (854 Million Americans in 2006) • Increased signs in the heavens (UFO sightings) • The sun will burn more people quickly (Japan nuclear problem, Ozone) • Great earthquakes
Individually • A mark will be required to do business • Identity theft, money laundering, Mob, illegal monetary practices “could be fixed” • Health records, health alert systems • All we would need is a chip in the back of our hand and those would all go away ;)
Favorite Words In all the Bible • But God! • But God has revealed them to us through the Holy Spirit…yes the deep things of God • But God demonstrated His love for us that while we were yet sinners, Jesus died for us • But God be thanked that though you were slaved to sin…you have fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life • But God chose the foolish things