IS THE END NEAR?

Will God let humans continue to dominate one another and threaten the future of mankind?  No, as we have seen, he will step in and bring an end to centuries of misery and oppression.  The Creator of humans and the earth wants you to know that his time to take action is approaching. How does he reveal that vital knowledge?

Consider the illustration:  When you travel by car, you might first consult online sources, maps and written directions.  Then, as you see signs and landmarks that match what the directions say, you gain confidence that you are nearing  your destination. In a similar way, God has give us his Word, which describes striking global trends. As we see those landmark events unfolding, we become convinced that we are in the time period leading up to the end.

The Bible explains that world history would reach a unique, pivotal time period that would culminate in the end.  That time would see a combination of worldwide events and circumstances that differs from anything in mankind's  history.  Consider some of the features mentioned in God's Word. 

1. WORLDWIDE UPHEAVALS A prophecy recorded in Matthew chapter 24 lists events on the earth that would make up a composite sign. That sign would mark "the conclusion of the system of things" and lead to the time when "the end will come." (Verses 3, 14) These features include major wars, food shortages, earthquakes in one place after another, an increase of lawlessness, a lack of love, and sly efforts by religious leaders to mislead people.  (Verses 6-26) Of course, to some extent, such events have been taking place for centuries. However, as the end approaches, they would all occur in the same troubled era.  They would also accompany the next three warning signals.  

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From the Watchtower magazine, 2015