Do you think that the "Last Days", as fortold in Revelations, are upon us?..?

Question

..'Return of the Isrealites, 'smiting of the Shi-ites, wars , and rumours of wars etc.

Answer 1

I've been told the 'last days' started when Jesus ascended to Heaven. I have a friend who thinks he has a handle on this, the world could end on October 15th this year, but personally I wouldn't worry about it. Every generation has had wars and persecution and thought Jesus would surely be back soon, and yes a lot of Christians I deeply respect are thinking that the end is soon, and in my happier moments I hope they are right. Let's face it, who wants to live on really? Anyway, we aren't supposed to try and suss out the day of the return, just to expect it always and be found busy in the work of Jesus when He comes back.

Answer 2

No, but I bet those soldiers in the great war thought the end was upon them, which it was for the majority.

We all moan and groan about the way of the world, but we made it this way and we made our beds so now we must lay on them.

Lets think ourselves lucky that we have what we have and give thanks for the life we have been given. Forget the doom and gloom and look forward to the light of the world.


So what's changed from biblical times sparkle 1.. nothing, the world was warring and fighting then.

Answer 3

It is very clearly set forth in the Scriptures that Jesus Christ will bodily and visibly return to this earth. In the Old Testament there are prophecies which can be fulfilled only by our Lord's return. In the New Testament there are over 300 references to Christ's second coming. Christ Himself emphasized that He would come again. On one occasion He said, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am" (John 14:3). On another occasion Jesus said, "You will see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven" (Mark 14:62; see also Mark 13:26, Matthew 24:30 and Luke 21:27).

The apostles continued the emphasis on Jesus' return. In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Paul said, "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." Revelation 1:7 says, "Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him." The bodily, visible return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the Christian's "blessed hope" (Titus 2:13).
There are many Christians who believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ will be in two phases. First He will come for believers, both living and dead, in the "rapture"; read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17. In this view, the rapture—which is the transformation and catching up of all Christians, dead or alive, to meet Christ in the air—will be secret, for it will be unknown to the world of unbelievers at the time of its happening. The effect of this removal, in the absence of multitudes of people, will, of course, be evident on earth. Then, second, after a period of seven years of tribulation on earth, Christ will return to the earth together with His church, the saints who were raptured (Matthew 24:30, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:13, Revelation 1:7). He will be victorious over His enemies and will reign on the earth for a thousand years (the millennium) together with His saints, the church. After the thousand years, living unbelievers and the wicked dead now raised to life will be judged at the great white throne judgment. They will then be cast into the lake of fire, while the saved will live forever with Christ in a new heaven and earth (Revelation, chapters 19-22).

Many other evangelical Christians believe that Christ's return and the rapture will not occur until the seven years of the tribulation have ended. As far as the latter view is concerned, the rapture will not be secret, since it will be part of Christ's visible and triumphant return to end this present evil age (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17). At this point, interpreters differ as to whether there will be a literal thousand year reign of Christ on earth or whether the white throne judgment and the new heaven and earth will immediately appear.

The crucial matter is not that all Christians agree on all details of what will occur in the final events of this world's history. Some of these events and their order of occurrence have simply not been made clear in the Bible. What is important is that all Christians hold in common that Christ will ultimately return bodily, visibly, gloriously, to reign and rule with His resurrected and transformed saints forever and ever. The details of this great event will be made known in God's own time.
There is a great deal of interest today in the subject of our Lord's return. Mr. Graham believes that this divinely predicted event may well happen soon; and he is constantly urging believers to obey the scriptural injunction that "teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ" (Titus 2:12-13). At the same time, Mr. Graham is also aware that the Lord's return may be thousands of years away. The Bible says that "with the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day" (2 Peter 3:8).

While there are indications that we may be approaching a crisis in history, and biblical descriptions of the last days fit our times, it would be unwise to make any prediction about the exact time of Christ's return. When on earth, Jesus said, "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" (Matthew 24:36). The important thing is that we should be ready for His coming: "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour" (Matthew 25:13). Read also 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 and 2 Peter 3:3-15.

Answer 4

I don't know if I agree with the signs you list but the Gentile times ended in 1914, the United Nations and Great Britian (the 7th wild beast) are giving their power to the 8th wild beast (the United Nations) and Satan and his demons are bringing much woe to the earth and to the sea because they have been banned from heaven and they are not happy!! What do you think?

Answer 5

Jesus said that when the Good News is preached & / or published around the world, then the end shall come.

When the fullness of the church happens around the world, & Israel returns to God, & there is a restoration in the relationship between Christianity & Israel, because of the Truth of God. It is happening right now.

So. Look up. Your redemption draws near.

Answer 6

Most definately
You only have to look around whats happening in the world to see this is true.
Also because satan knows Christ will be returning soon, he is stepping up his efforts to drag people away from Christ and his blessings.
Just look at whats happening on the internet, people dont have any limits anymore, they think it's perfectly ok to go to internet porn sites ,cheat on their spouse , break their childrens hearts, have internet sex with COMPLETE STRANGERS ...WTH is all that about ?? kiddie porn ...etc etc it's so disgusting , really it is ....It is not ok to have affairs on the side , it is not ok to cheat on your loved ones , it is not ok to visit porn sites , it is not ok to be violent, It is Not ok to do drugs ... it is not ok to rob people of their souls , people are murdering peoples spirits every day by emotionally devastating others by their behaviour , sadly that is what is happening All the Time.

Trouble is people think that day will never come when they have to face Christ on how they have lived their lives. (thats the sad part ), if only they can change now and make whats wrong in their lives right . They let satan into their lives ...alot of times hold the door wide open for him , and shut Christ out . thats why we are in such a crime ridden society. sad so very sad .They are robbing themselves of extreme joy and happiness, and if only they will ask , God will step in and change their lives. He is waiting at the door, it's your choice if you let him in though.

Answer 7

We have been in the last days for 2000 years. Jesus will return soon, but no-one can say when. Any suggestion of the exact day will be false.

Answer 8

There will still be sceptics even after the Christians are raptured.
There will be some left behind that believed but wanted to live like the devil. They will believe but will have to become martyrs for their belief.

Answer 9

Yes, Muslims believe this also. See:

http://www.islaam.org/Al_Mahdi/all-one-page.htm

Answer 10

Absolutely.