CHAPTER NINE: Are We Living in "the Last Days"?

What events in our time were foretold in the Bible?

What does God's Word say people would be like in "the last days"?

Regarding "the last days," what things does the Bible foretell?


HAVE you watched the news on 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 not only the bad things happening in our day but also the wonderful things what 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 of the conclusion of this 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 peace 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: Are We Living in "the Last Days"?/A WAR IN HEAVEN

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?