Paradise Is Near!

The bad things that are now happening on earth show that Paradise is Near.  The Bible said that we would see terrible times just before Paradise would come.  We are living in such times now! Here are some of the things that the Bible said would happen:

Great wars.  "Nation will rise against nations and kingdom against kingdom."  (Matthew 24:7) This prophecy has come true.  Since the year 1914, there have been two world wars and many smaller wars. Millions of people have died in them.

Widespread disease. There would be "in one place after another pestilences."  (Luke 21:11)  Has this come true?  Yes, Cancer, heart disease, tuberculosis, malaria, AIDS, and other diseases have killed millions of people.

A lack of food.  Throughout the earth there are people who do not have enough food to eat.  Millions of people die of hunger every year.  This is another sign that Paradise will soon be here. The Bible says:  "There will be food shortages." -Mark 13:8.

Next time: Conclusion of Paradise Is Near - Earthquakes

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