End Times - Last Days - Eschatology
The study of the Bible prophecies about the end times, the last days, is called Eschatology.
God has not given any firm dates on the end-time events; there are signs that God is in control. Debate amoung Christian is how much of the end-time Bible prophecies are literal, historical events or symbolic representations of spiritual truths, and the timing of these events. Christians should not argue about end-times, but friendly debates are fine. Since God has kept His past promises, we can be sure that He will keep His future promises for a New Creation.
Matthew 24:36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2: "Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night." Just as a thief does not tell anyone when he is coming, so is the point. No one knows. The Bible does state that in the New Creation, people from every nation, tribe, people, and language will be present. (Revelation 7:9-10). This does not give us a set time, but it does tell us that the good news of Jesus Christ must first reach all the people groups of the Earth. This is also found in Matthew 28:18–20 - the great commission.
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ is the anticipated future, visible, and physical return of Christ to Earth. He will defeat evil and establish His kingdom of peace. It is a central hope for Christians worldwide that He will establish a new heaven and earth, called the New Creation (heaven). It signifies the end of the age and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan for mankind. The triumphant return of Jesus Christ as King of Kings is at the end times. The New Creation will have no pain, no suffering, no evil, no shame, and no death. New Creation will have very different dimensions of space and time, as well as different laws of physics. All Christian denominations anticipate the return of Jesus.
Bible prophecies about the end times here on earth describe global turmoil, moral decay, and signs leading to the second coming of Jesus Christ. Signs include: wars, rumors of war, natural disasters, the rise of false prophets (salvation by works, not grace and forgiveness), and the global preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Matthew 24, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, and the Book of Revelation.
While there is debate about the when and how of the End Times, there are some clear teachings of core ideas in the Bible:
End time predictions: Increased natural disasters, pestilences, wars ("nation rising against nation"), widespread lawlessness, false prophets Matthew 24:6-8, Luke 21:11, 2 2 Timothy 3:1-5 A period of extreme selfishness, greed, moral decay, and vanity.
Great commission completed, Believer in every tribe. The Bible into every language. Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 7:9-17
Jewish evangelists during the tribulation. Revelation 7:4-8, Revelation 14:1-5
Jesus returns. Matthew 24:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
Resurrection of death, 1 Corinthians 15:52-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, John 5:28-29, and Isaiah 26:19.
Rapture: The Rapture refers to the believers being "catching away" to meet Christ. (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17)
Final judgment: When believers are the judged, God will not see their bad deeds, as they have on Christ's righteousness. Those who rejected Christ, God will be fair and judge them on their deeds. Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:27 See Bible Terms page
New Creation Rev. 21
Return and Rapture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17: "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 together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." Also see Matthew 24:30-31
Debated views:
Common Views on the Tribulation (a 7-year span) ( Matthew 24:21, Revelation 7:14)
1) Pre-Tribulationism: Holds that the church is raptured (departs) before the seven-year tribulation begins, protecting believers from God's wrath.
2) Mid-Tribulationism: Suggests the church will go through the first 3.5 years of less intense tribulation but will be raptured before the "Great Tribulation" (the final 3.5 years).
3) Post-Tribulationism: Believes the church will endure the entire seven-year period on earth and be raptured at the end when Christ returns.
4) Pre-Wrath Position: A modification of the mid-tribulation view, placing the rapture closer to the end of the tribulation but before the final outpouring of God's wrath.
5) Preterism: Views the tribulation as a historical event, particularly the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple by Rome in A.D. 70.
Common Views on the Millennium (The Bible writes about a 1,000 year on earth): (Revelation 20:1–6) (peace, justice, and righteousness on Earth)
1) Premillennialism: Christ returns before a literal 1,000-year reign on earth.
2) Postmillennialism: Christ returns after a long period of peace on earth brought about by the Gospel.
3) Amillennialism: The millennium symbolizes Christ's current reign from heaven during the church age (which began after Jesus' Resurrection).
See: New Creation page
End Times Today!
While most endtime promises are yet to come, some are happening now. There is more than enough evidence to show that these endtime prophecies (promises) are coming true.
2 Timothy 3:1-5 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
People will be lovers of themselves: We live in time of cultural perception of self-absorption, narcissism, and individualism. (Many are in to TikTok, Instagram, and facebook). Volunteers are giving less time each year. Self-absorption is increasing in modern society, with studies show levels of narcissism among college students over the past few decades and an rise in individualistic, self-obsessed behavior. This trend is fueled by cultural factors, including social media, a focus on personal branding, and the pressures of a "permacrisis" that heighten anxiety and self-focus. ( New U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps Research Tracks Volunteering for First Time . Laura Hanson Schlachter and Tim Marshall "annual service hours dropping")
Lovers of money: There is a modern "generosity crisis," despite rising wealth, fewer people are giving to charity, reflecting a trend toward self-interest. Reduced tipping in restaurants to coffee shops, hotel staff, and taxis. Recent studies show a shift where and young adults increasingly prioritize financial independence and career success over traditional family milestones like marriage or having children. (The Generosity Crisis by Brian Crimmins )
Proud (bad pride): Unhealthy pride (hubris) is increasing as a dangerous, ego-driven force characterized by narcissism, overconfidence, and an inability to accept criticism.
Boastful: TikTok, Instagram, facebook and other social media give a platform for boastful behavior, also called "flex culture," is driven by the desire for validation, social comparison, and the need to curate a perfect life online. More criminals are displaying boastful behavior as a result of personality traits like psychopathy, low self-control, and a need for notoriety or power. This behavior is increasingly being documented through "posting and boasting" on social media platforms. (The Link between Individual Personality Traits and Criminality: A Systematic Review, by N K Tharshini , National Library of Medicine )
Abusive: Random, stranger-on-stranger violence, have seen alarming surges. Child fatalities and sexual abuse, have seen increases. Globally, roughly 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual abuse, which has increased. Domestic violence and abuse against women in the USA is high and has increased.
Disobedient to their parents: Recent studies and cultural trends in the U.S. highlight a significant rise in family estrangement behaviors, which are often characterized as extreme forms of defiance. Platforms like TikTok and Facebook are frequently cited as drivers for a trend where young adults are encouraged to cut ties with parents. There is a surge in violent crime among youth, involving violent acts, firearms and homicides. There has been an alarming increase in the severity of overdose deaths in youth. Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 young people under age 21 die annually in the U.S. due to underage drinking. These deaths are driven by motor vehicle crashes, homicides, suicides, and alcohol poisoning. The CDC notes that this excessive consumption causes over 200,000 emergency room visits yearly for injuries.
Ungrateful: Practicing gratitude is scientifically proven to boost happiness by fostering positive emotions, enhancing resilience, improving physical health, and strengthening relationships. But, Recent studies indicate a notable decline in happiness, particularly among young adults (18–29) and in the United States, reversing traditional age-related happiness trends. Data shows a rise in despair, mental health struggles, and lower life satisfaction linked to social media, financial anxiety, and lack of purpose. There is lower levels of gratitude every year, from entitlement,, high-stress, materialism, and personality traits like narcissism or cynicism.
Unholy: Declining respect for God is attributed to secularization, a shift toward prioritizing personal autonomy (narcissism). Attacks and acts of hostility against churches in the United States have increased significantly. Data indicates that incidents of vandalism, arson, and violent threats have gone up each year. After being open for 24 hours a day, after 1,000 years, many churches across Europe, traditionally known for having open doors, have moved to lock their doors outside of scheduled services, a trend driven by security concerns, vandalism, and theft. After 40 generations of having 24 hour open door, with this generation, the doors must be locked!
Without love: Fewer people are getting married, and they are doing so later in life. Marriage rates in the US and many Western nations have declined significantly, hitting historic lows with less than half of U.S. households (47%) headed by married couples as of 2025. The loneliness epidemic, declared a public health emergency by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, affects roughly half of American adults. Divorce rates for Americans over 50 have doubled since 1990. Reported hate crimes in the U.S. have doubled over the past decade, seeing near-record highs, totaling over 11,600 incidents annually.
Unforgiving: An unforgiving spirit creates a "prison" of resentment, causing significant mental, physical, and spiritual harm. It is defined as a persistent refusal to release someone from the pain of a past injury. Harboring this, according t, The Johns Hopkins Medicine, keeps you in a fight-or-flight mode, increasing risks for depression, heart disease, and weakened immune systems. There is an increase in unforgiveness and an increase in the emotional and physical damage to humans. This is also coupled to the increase in hate crimes (see above).
Slanderous: This has increased greatly and is growing. Falsely accusing someone of a crime. Falsely stating someone has a loathsome. Falsely harming someone's reputation in their profession, business, or trade. Falsely accusing someone of sexual misconduct. Calling people "Nazi", calling someone "Hitler". Calling all law enforcement agents bad and evil. Online personal attacks, including cyberbullying and harassment, create severe, sometimes fatal, consequences, leading to anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide. These attacks often involve doxxing, threats, and hate speech, causing victims to feel isolated and depressed. Such behavior is frequently driven by antisocial traits like sadism and narcissism. Demonizing the enemy is a propaganda technique that portrays opponents as evil, subhuman, or monstrous to justify aggression and rally support.
Without self-control: See Unholy, Disobedient to their parents, Abusive. Each year, more individuals have less self-control, which is why crime and self-abuse have been going up each year.
Brutal: There is a surge in violent crime among youth, involving violent acts, firearms and homicides. There has been an alarming increase in the severity of overdose deaths in youth. The youth are becoming more Brutal each year.
Not lovers of the good: Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil. More and more there is compassion for criminals than victims There is a move away from punitive measures. While victims are often being sidelined in the legal process. Left advocates argue that understanding the systemic causes of crime and offering rehabilitation to offenders—who may also have been victims—is crucial for reducing recidivism. No cash bail" (or cashless bail) has put criminals right back on the streets to do more crime. New changes allow eligible inmates to receive lower sentence ranges, with, for example, new loss thresholds potentially reducing prison time by months or years. "Second Look" laws, allowing courts to re-evaluate long sentences after 10 or more years, aiming to reduce, rather than increase, prison populations. Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was fatally stabbed on August 22, 2025, while riding a light rail train. The unprovoked attack, captured on surveillance, was committed by Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr., a 34-year-old with a long criminal history (over 14 prior arrests, including robbery with a firearm a felon.), but with very little jail time. This is just ONE example of the misplaced compassion that cost a life. This happen every day in the USA.
Treacherous: Someone disloyal who betrays trust, is dangerous, hazardous, and unstable. Fraud and identity theft, often categorized as white-collar crimes, are increasing rapidly. Fraud and theft are surging, with reported losses exceeding $12.5 billion in 2024, a 25% increase over the previous year. Criminals are using advanced technology, including AI, to commit sophisticated scams, ranging from synthetic identity fraud to cargo theft. Key areas of increase include investment scams, business impersonation, and cargo theft.
Rash: Pew found that rudeness and rash behavior are rising due to stress, burnout, and reduced social interaction, with 47% of U.S. adults noting worse public behavior. An increase in this behavior often stems from chronic stress, decreased empathy, and a lack of consequences, creating a "contagious" cycle of negativity.
Conceited: More schools are giving self-esteem to students, including those who have done nothing to earn it. Conceited individuals often harbor an inflated self-image, focusing on perceived superiority, excessive self-admiration, and an insecurity that requires constant validation. They may be condescending, disregard others, and crave attention. These behaviors, sometimes mistaken for genuine self-confidence, often stem from a desire to overshadow others or hide deep insecurities. Also see Boastful above.
Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God: We see more and more lifestyles, actions, and person devoted solely to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification. Often excessive, focus on seeking sensual enjoyment and comfort. far exceeds their love for God. Major characteristic seen is a "perilous" self-gratification, alongside selfishness, arrogance, and lack of self-control. Spending all money on travel and fine dining, party-goers. More sensual pleasure, but less closeness. Also see People will be lovers of themselves.
Who call evil good and good evil: You watch many that praise antifa, a domestic terrorist organization," as a "militarist, anarchist enterprise". Antifa: riots, burns, destroys personal and public property. Have tossed bricks at law enforcement agents. It has caused up to $2 billion in damages. Yet, many still praise antifa. Harmful acts are celebrated or presented as "good" or socially acceptable, while opposing them is labeled as intolerant today. Obscene and bad content is normalized in media and entertainment, making society less sensitive to moral boundaries. Individuals who promote traditional family values, moral truth are often ridiculed, cancelled, or considered part of the "radical religious right". Criminals have been hailed as heroes and or martyrs. Good Samaritan laws are made to protect individuals, but large cities are more and more are arresting good Samaritans. Thus, we are seeing fewer people willing to help. Police officers ranked 20th in occupational fatalities in 2023. While law enforcement officer fatalities have shown elevated danger levels, driven by surges in both felonious killings, particularly by firearm attacks and ambushes. While law enforcement non-fatal assault injuries increased by 18.3% in one year! With over 17,000 sustaining injuries annually based on recent reports! Riots, Antifa, and illagal attacks on law enforcement are causing most of the increase. Antifa and others have made a significant surge in threats, violence, and harassment targeting federal law enforcement officers and their families. Many law enforcement officers and their families now live in fear; this is why some wish not to show their faces and why most take care not to be followed home.
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The Bible has over 3000 prophecies (promises). 2,000 have already been kept- fulfilled to the letter. Thus, one can be sure that the remaining 1,000 will be kept - fulfilled. The 2 Timothy 3:1-5 and Isaiah 5:20 prophecies-promises are being fulfilled in real time!
Bible end times revival Promise- The Good News
Joel 2:28-29 “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.
Revelation 7:9 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.
Romans 11:25-26 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in, 26 and in this way all Israel will be saved. As it is written: “The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob."
Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
