Yes I do all parts of the sign are there for all to see.
HOW can we be sure that we are living at the time when God's Kingdom will take action against this present system of human rule? How can we know that we are very close to the time when God will bring an end to all wickedness and suffering?
The disciples of Jesus Christ wanted to know those things. They asked him what "the sign" would be of his presence in Kingdom power and "of the conclusion of the system of things." (Matthew2) Jesus answered by detailing world-shaking events and conditions that would combine to show that mankind had entered "the time of the end," "the last days" of this system of things. (Daniel 11:40; 2 Timothy 3:1) Have we in this century seen that composite sign? Yes, we have, abundantly so!
World Wars
Jesus foretold that 'nation would rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom.' (Matthew 24:7) In 1914 the world became involved in a war that saw the mobilizing of nations and kingdoms in a way that was different from any war before it. In recognition of that fact, historians at the time called it the Great War. It was the first war of its kind in history, the first world war. Some 20,000,000 soldiers and civilians lost their lives, far more than in any previous war.
World War I marked the beginning of the last days. Jesus said that this and other events would be "a beginning of pangs of distress." (Matthew 24:8 ) That proved true, as World War II was even more deadly, some 50,000,000 soldiers and civilians losing their lives. In this 20th century, well over 100,000,000 people have been killed in wars, more than four times as many as in the previous 400 years put together! What an enormous condemnation of human rule!
Other Evidences
Jesus included other features that would accompany the last days: "There will be great earthquakes, and in one place after another pestilences [disease epidemics] and food shortages." (Luke 21:11 ) That well fits events since 1914, as there has been a huge increase in the distresses from such calamities.
The Bible foretold the events that would make up "the sign" of the last days
Major earthquakes are regular occurrences, taking many lives. The Spanish influenza alone killed about 20,000,000 people following World War I—some estimates being 30,000,000 or more. AIDS has taken hundreds of thousands of lives and could take millions more in the near future. Each year millions of people die of heart ailments, cancer, and other diseases. Millions more die the slow death of hunger. Without a doubt the 'horsemen of the Apocalypse' with their wars, food shortages, and disease epidemics have been cutting down large numbers of the human family since 1914.—Revelation 6:3-8 .
Jesus also foretold the increase in crime that is experienced in all lands. He said: "Because of the increasing of lawlessness the love of the greater number will cool off."—Matthew 24:12.
Further, Bible prophecy foretold the moral collapse so evident throughout the world today: "In the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God, having a form of godly devotion but proving false to its power . . . Wicked men and impostors will advance from bad to worse." (2 Timothy 3:1-13) All of that has come true right before our eyes.
Another Factor
There is another factor responsible for the huge increase in suffering in this century. Coinciding with the beginning of the last days in 1914, something happened to put mankind in even greater danger. At that time, as a prophecy in the last book of the Bible relates: "War broke out in heaven: Michael [Christ in heavenly power] and his angels battled with the dragon [Satan], and the dragon and its angels [the demons] battled but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him."—Revelation 12:7-9.
What were the consequences for the human family? The prophecy continues: "Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time." Yes, Satan knows that his system is nearing its end, so he is doing everything he can to turn humans against God before he and his world are put out of the way. (Revelation 12:12; 20:1-) How debased those spirit creatures are because they misused their free will! How awful conditions have been on earth under their influence, especially since 1914!
It is no wonder that Jesus foretold of our time: "On the earth anguish of nations, not knowing the way out . . . Men become faint out of fear and expectation of the things coming upon the inhabited earth."—Luke 21:25, 26.
End of Human and Demon Rule Near
How many Bible prophecies remain to be fulfilled before God destroys this present system? Very few! One of the last is at 1 Thessalonians 5:3, which states: "While they are talking of peace and security, all at once calamity is upon them." (The New English Bible) This shows that the end of this system will begin "while they are talking." Unforeseen by the world, destruction will strike when least expected, when the attention of humans is on their hoped-for peace and security.
Time is running out for this world under Satan's influence. Soon it will come to its end in a time of trouble of which Jesus said: "Then there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world's beginning until now, no, nor will occur again."—Matthew 24:21.
The climax of the "great tribulation" will be God's war of Armageddon. That is the time spoken of by the prophet Daniel when God will "crush and put an end to all these kingdoms." This will mean the end of all present human rulerships independent of God. His Kingdom rule from heaven will then take over complete control of all human affairs. Never again, Daniel foretold, will governing authority be left "to any other people."—Daniel 2:44 ; Revelation 16:14-16.
At that time all satanic and demon influence will also cease. Those rebellious spirit creatures will be put out of the way so that they cannot "mislead the nations anymore." (Revelation 12:9; 20:1-3) They have been sentenced to death and await destruction. What a relief it will be for mankind to be free from their debasing influence!
Who Will Survive? Who Will Not?
Soon, at Armageddon, those who do not submit to God's rule will be cut off. Those who do submit will survive into a righteous new world
When God's judgments are executed against this world, who will survive? Who will not? The Bible shows that those who want God's rule will be protected and will survive. Those who do not want God's rule will not be protected but will be destroyed along with Satan's world.
Proverbs 2:21, 22 says: "The upright [those who submit to God's rule] are the ones that will reside in the earth, and the blameless are the ones that will be left over in it. As regards the wicked [those who do not submit to God's rule], they will be cut off from the very earth; and as for the treacherous, they will be torn away from it."
Psalm 37:10, 11 also says: "Just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more . . . But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." Verse 29 adds: "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."
We should take to heart the counsel of Psalm 37:34, which states: "Hope in Jehovah and keep his way, and he will exalt you to take possession of the earth. When the wicked ones are cut off, you will see it." Verses 37 and 38 say: "Watch the blameless one and keep the upright one in sight, for the future of that man will be peaceful. But the transgressors themselves will certainly be annihilated together; the future of wicked people will indeed be cut off."
How comforting, yes, how inspiring it is to know that God really does care and that soon he will put an end to all wickedness and suffering! How thrilling it is to realize that the fulfillment of those glorious prophecies is but a short time off!
2006-10-28 02:12:19
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answered by I speak Truth 6
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If one were to read the Book for onesself. One would see that
this is not Judgement Day. Rather, it will be a time of change
brought about by a massive geological upheaval on Earth.
It will create spiritual repercussions. The Domino Effect.
Cause and Effect.
At some point, our Highest Power will put a STOP to it.
Then there will be 1000 years of peace. After which "Satan" will be loosed for a time. Probably because human population
expands and people start stepping on each others toes
again.
Then, and who knows when that will be, since a short time
could be 100,000 years to God. Our Creator will go into
hell itself, and get the ones who have failed OUT.
This will be to Judgement, and that doesn't necessarily
mean punishment. And our Creator will DESTROY
death and hell in the Lake of Fire.
But there is one thing that will not be just Cause and Effect.
The natural order of things.
The Book talks about the PROMISES, that many of the
Faithful saw from afar, but have not yet partaken of.
I feel this will be the TIME of the PROMISES. And those
who have been faithful to the ONE God, and help others to face this "time of trouble" BRAVELY. Will be TAKEN UP to the HIGHER HEAVEN. And will be rulers over Creation.
2006-10-28 01:51:34
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answered by zenbuddhamaster 4
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one million Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by way of the spouse, and the unbelieving spouse is sanctified by way of the husband: else had been your kids unclean; however now are they holy. All God's guarantees and threatenings are conditional. The human reaction to what God says is what determines the last results. The key phrase is "IF". That's why there's the following verse one million Corinthians 7:15 But IF the unbelieving go away, permit him go away. A brother or a sister isn't underneath bondage in such [circumstances]: however God hath referred to as us to peace. All kids may not be stored on account that all kids don't wish to be stored. Even a little one can succeed in the age of responsibility and make offerings that completely repair the sort of man or woman that they're; completely repair his person for salvation or destruction. Proverbs 20:eleven Even a little one is understood by way of his doings, whether or not his paintings [be] natural, and whether or not [it's] correct. There aren't any verses within the Bible which point out that God takes freedom of alternative clear of kids or adults in issues of salvation. Although God loves all people and can forgive any person, He won't shop a unmarried one towards their will or with out their cooperation. Show N Tell
2016-09-01 03:52:19
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answered by ? 4
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In 1948 Israel became a nation again, the Bible tells us when we see this happen, that this generation will not pass away till all things pass, So that should give us an idea, of just how close he Is to coming back, the Bible tells us what signs we would see in the end, and thats exactly what we see today, I keep reading Danial, and Revelations, and watching CNN, and even on here,where the Christians are being put down, and the 2 reporters over in the middle east who were christians, and they were converted to Islam because they were scared for their life. These are the signs, we are to be strong, do not denounce christ here in these last days, don`t listen when people talk about you and put you, remember, your name is written in the Lambs Book Of LIFE. rejoice for that.
2006-10-28 02:00:34
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answered by theladylooking 4
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What wickedness? The world is doing fairly well, except for the religious nuts screwing things up.
Get over it, already. There are no gods. The only reason you think the world is wicked is because that's what your religion has indoctrinated you to think. Break out of the trap. Think for yourself.
2006-10-28 01:42:37
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answered by nondescript 7
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Your question assumes that God thinks like a christian and sees a wicked world. God is not that silly.
love and blessings Don
2006-10-28 01:44:16
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answered by Anonymous
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No, civilization throughout history has had its ups and downs as far as morality. Look at the culture of any group and you will see periods of moral lowness and periods where morality is high in its members.
The very foundation of our laws, built upon morality (and as we faithful know it to be, upon God's word) are still valid. I believe there is still hope for us yet
2006-10-28 01:47:52
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answered by arewethereyet 7
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absolutly not! We are not wicked we are human. Do some studying on criminology theory books to see why people behave the way they do.
2006-10-28 01:48:30
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answered by daisy322_98 5
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Yes we are in last days. Could be last hours. Jesus will be coming very soon to get His church. If you dont want to be left here to face all the wickeness on this earth you need to be ready for the coming of Jesus.
2006-10-28 01:43:46
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answered by lady_4jc 3
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I am afraid it may be. But not scared for me, scared for those who aren't capable of faith & love in God. His sheep are all set, this will be the day He comes to take us home. But the unfaithful & the wicked, I don't know..........
2006-10-28 01:47:48
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answered by Anonymous
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No! Why would I think that? There is no God and if there was a God how can you be so sure that yours is the right one? Are You Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Wiccan, Voodoo, or what?
2006-10-28 01:43:07
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answered by Agnostic Messiah 2
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