Are We Living in "the Last Days"?/POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS!

The last days are indeed filled with woe, just as the Bible foretold.  In this troubled world, however, there are positive developments among the worshipers of Jehovah.  

"The true knowledge will become abundant,"  the Bible book Daniel foretold.  When would that happen?  During "the time of the end."  (Daniel 12:4) Especially since 1914, Jehovah has helped those who truly desire to serve him and grow in understanding of the Bible.  They have grown in appreciation of precious truths about God's name and purpose, the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the condition of the dead, and the resurrection. Moreover, worshipers of Jehovah have learned how to live their lives in a way that benefits them and brings praise to God.  They have also gained a clearer understanding of the role of God's Kingdom and how it will set matters straight on the earth.  What do they do with this knowledge?  That question brings us to yet another prophecy that is being fulfilled in these last days.

"This good news of kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth," says Jesus Christ in his prophecy about "the conclusion of this system of things."  (Matthew 24:3, 14)  Throughout the earth, the good news of the Kingdom-what the Kingdom is, what it will do, and how we can receive its blessings-is being preached in over 230 lands and in  more than 400 languages.  Millions of Jehovah's Witnesses zealously preach the Kingdom good news.  They come from "all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues."  (Revelation 7:9)  The Witnesses conduct free Bible studies with millions of people  who want to know what the Bible really teaches. What an impressive fulfillment of prophecy, especially since Jesus foretold that true Christians would be "objects of hatred by all people"! -Luke 21:7.  

Next time: Are We Living in "the Last Days"?/WHAT WILL YOU DO?

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?