Prophecy being fulfilled in current events this page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events. Signs of the end times according to revelations are nations rising against each other and wars between peoples and nations. The book of revelation by the apostle john outlines the end of the world and the second coming of jesus christ. Does the bible predict there will be a world war 3 iii, three before the end times. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The rise of the internet and new technological advances give fresh meaning to prophecies about the two witnesses ch. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. The bible makes a clear point about the world coming to an end at some point in the future but does not specify a day or year this will happen. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
What are some signs of the end times according to revelations. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a guide to how we create heaven on earth, right now. Aug 04, 2009 why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of the text. So this alone confirms that we are living in the end times. Revelation, the end times book of the bible, is becoming less mysterious. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean.
The bible talks about a time when disease epidemics, matthew 24. Apr 05, 2020 what part of revelations are we in the bible 2020. Here, then, is a summary, of the events of the last days with timelines according to the different theological interpretations of the book of revelations. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant. The end of the world will be preceded by widespread pestilence and plague, militant christians reading the bible. I have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Christian fundamentalists have bizarrely linked the epidemic to prophecies in the last book of the new testament, the book of revelation. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, then the end will come matthew 24. Signs of the end of the world the year is now 2020 and many people around the globe are wondering if the end of the world is near.
Why preacher fears end of world in 2020 after prophecies fulfilled a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. God also appoints messengers to preach the gospel during the end. It is full of caution and encouragement and is the last book of the bible. The bible, particularly the old testament, describes numerous. Trump will start the end of the world, claim evangelicals who support him by cristina maza on 11218 at 4.
Bible verses about end of the world king james version. The first four symbols are generally depicted by the symbol of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, which represent the opening stages of the apocalypse. The four riders were first envisaged in the bible s book of revelation. Oct 09, 2017 this is what the bibles terrifying end of the world predictions and apocalyptic verses really mean some christians have used chapters from the holy book to predict the start of the. A series of natural disasters offer additional signs of the end times, including earthquakes and violent hail storms. Please see our end time prophecy website for many more bible prophecy truths. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. If a person were just completely ignorant about what the bible says about the end times, they may think this right now. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this is not the end of the world some fear coronavirus may symbolize the end of the world.
Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of jesus christs earlier prophecy. There are many different interpretations regarding the end times spoken of in the bible. Lets start with revelations, starts in 1981 and finishes in 2009. Chapter 12 of the new testament book of revelation known as the woman and the dragon is the best known passage about the apocalypse. Why preacher fears end of world in 2020 after prophecies fulfilled a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Is coronavirus the prophesied plague in the book of revelation.
The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. The timing of this event, according to most bible scholars, is at the end of the year period called the millennium. Read this article to learn the six biblical signs of. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Second, the book was written to show how all of prophecy focuses on jesus christ, his person and his program for the world. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. Many people automatically look to connect any largescale disaster to revelation and see in it a sign of the end. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
Bible verses related to end of the world from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order matthew 24. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of the text. The book of revelation is an important book regarding the future, but one must have the proper biblical method of interpretation and a relationship with christ in order to understand it. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. My guest, elaine pagels, is the author of a new book about what she describes as the strangest book in the. The book that every bible believer should read to understand how god is right now busy establishing his kingdom. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian.
But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. Persecution of christians and jews has become commonplace across the world, and there is a great effort to control people by stripping them of their freedoms. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. Christians believe the book of revelation describes how the world will end. During these years, christ will reign on earth as king in jerusalem, sitting on the throne of david luke 1. Various outbreaks of pandemic diseases, such as the coronavirus, have prompted many to ask why god allowsor even causespandemic diseases and whether such illnesses are a sign of the end times. This is not the end of the world, say those who study. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse will arrive to destroy vast swathes of the planet. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god.
Signs of the end times 2020 biblical end time prophecy. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Churches in the city, including those honouring the christian sabbath, have been banned from providing service to prevent the virus spread, which may now be fulfilling a chilling end of days prophecy from the book of revelation publication sabbath truth reports. He tells us in the bible about our future and the earths future. Mar 19, 2020 the end times has always been a confusing, difficult to understand topic. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible.
Third, the book seeks to unite all the various lines of biblical prophecy both old and new testaments, and to show how they converge upon the second coming of christ to rule the earth in his messianic kingdom. Bible prophecy 11 prophecies of jesus and the end times. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. The end of the world will be preceded by signs in the earth and the heavens and some believe these are already cropping up in the skies. To this end was i born, and for this cause came i into the world, that i should bear witness to the. Thats the passage when jesus says about the end of the world. God also appoints messengers to preach the gospel during the end times. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation. Although containing many errors, this documentary clearly shows that johns book was intended for his contemporaries and not about a future end. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times.
For people of many faiths, and even none at all, it can feel lately like the end of the world is near. What does the bible say about the end of the world. The event usually referred to as the end of the world eschaton is described in 2 peter 3. According to jeremiah jaques from the philadelphia church of god website, the book of revelation is about. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. Coronavirus has been likened to the four horsemen of the apocalypse as well as cataclysms that will supposedly strike before the end of the world and the messiahs second coming. Over the past 2,000 years, revelation has inspired great paintings, songs and literature, has been used to justify wars, and has led many christian groups to believe the end of the world is. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. The book of revelation dramatically reveals the final victory of christ. First, god will destroy organized false religion, portrayed as a prostitute named babylon the great. Like the quatrains of nostradamus, the book of revelation is steeped in code and mystery, though the purpose of the book is not to hide the truth, but to reveal events leading up to the return of christ. What does the bible say about the end of the world eschaton. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Claims end of world is near coronavirus is a biblical sign of the apocalypse foretold by the book of revelation.
In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. They will hate the prostitute and will make her devastated and. The seven signs of the apocalypse, as elaborated upon in the book of revelations in the bible, includes the arrival of the antichrist, war, famine, plague, judgment, chaos, and silence or rebirth. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. But taking all the other signs together will show us how close we are to the second coming of christ jesus, the son of the living god, and the end of the world. From what i see and reading book of revelations, we are in revelation 18 3. While the bible makes it clear that no one knows when the world will end, it also says there will be signs that jesus return is approaching. What does the bible say about the end times and last days. Christianity wiki end times is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The end of the world will be preceded by widespread pestilence and plague, militant christians reading the bibles book of revelation. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return. Trump will start the end of the world, claim evangelicals.
In the story the woman gives birth to a male child jesus that is attacked by the dragon identified as the devil. This is what the bibles terrifying end of the world. Sixty years passed before he revealed more of the specifics about the end time to the apostle john. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Does the bible predict there will be a world war 3 iii. Perhaps the most vivid forecast on this point is in revelation, the bible s most detailed book of end time prophecy. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. This is it, said jeff kinley, a writer of books on biblical prophecy. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.