Is the End of the World Near? - A WAR IN HEAVEN

In Chapter 8 we learned that Jesus became King in heaven in 1914.  (Daniel 7:13, 14) The book of Revelation tells us what happened:  "War broke out in heaven: Michael [meaning, Jesus] and his angels battled with the dragon [Satan], and the dragon and its angels battled."  Satan and his demons lost the war and were thrown down to earth.   Imagine the joy that the angels felt!  But what about the people on earth?  The Bible said that there would be a time of trouble for mankind. Why? Because the Devil is very angry, "knowing  that he has a short period of time." - REVELATION 12:7,9, 12, 

Note: Also, the Devil challenged Jehovah's way of ruling the heavens and the earth. The Devil said he would be a better ruler. Well, we all know how this world turned out with him ruling this system.  Jehovah said, OK, if you think you will be that good, I will let you rule  for a time and we will see how that turns out and Jehovah gave him reign over the world.  

The Devil is causing as much trouble as he can on earth. He's furious because he has a short time left before God removes him.  Let us examine what Jesus said would happen during the last days. 

Next time: Is the End of the World Near? - THE LAST DAYS

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