Are We Living in "Last Days"? Chapter Nine

HAVE you watched the news of television and wondered, 'What is this world coming to?"  Tragic things happen so suddenly and unexpectedly that no human can predict what tomorrow will bring.  (James 4:14) However, Jehovah knows what the future holds.  (Isaiah 46:10) Long ago his Word, the Bible, foretold no only the bad things happening in our day but also the wonderful things that will occur in the near future. 

Jesus Christ spoke about the Kingdom of God, which will bring an end to wickedness and make the earth a paradise.  (Luke 4:43)  People wanted to know when the Kingdom would come.  In fact, Jesus' disciples asked him: "What will be the sign of your presence and the conclusion of the system of things?"  (Matthew 24:3) In reply Jesus told them that only Jehovah God knew exactly when the end of this system of things would come.  (Matthew 24:36)  But Jesus did foretell things that would take place on earth just before the Kingdom would bring true pace and security to mankind.  What he foretold is now taking place!

Before we examine the evidence that we are living in "the conclusion of the system of things," let us briefly consider a war that no human could possibly have observed.  It took place in the invisible spirit realm, and its outcome affects us. 

Next time: A WAR IN HEAVEN

From the Book: What Does the Bible Really Teach? 2005 and 2006