Are we living in the last days? Preachers, radio hosts, and even some
presidential candidates have said recently that we are living in the
time of the end. What does the Bible say?
In a 2010 Pew Research poll, 41 percent of Americans said they believe that Jesus will return to the earth in the next 40 years. In a similar poll in 2013, some numbers were even higher. For instance, an OmniPoll also found that 41 percent of U.S. adults believe we are now living in the biblical end times—including 54 percent of Protestants and 77 percent of Evangelicals. Catholics were on the other end of the spectrum, with 73 percent saying they did not believe we are living in the end times.
Of course, what actually entails the “end times” has more diversity than the flavors at your favorite ice cream parlor. Some anticipate a kind of “secret rapture” will take place at any time—but is that true? Blood moons last year drew lots of attention, and plenty of end-time pundits are playing pin-the-tail on the antichrist. Is it a political leader, a jihadist, or a fallen preacher? (Watch Revelation: The Bride, the Beast & Babylon.) Even many Islamists are wondering about the last days, a pivotal point in their five articles of faith.
So how does one determine whether we are truly living in the last days of earth’s history? We could look for answers in opinion polls or by listening to religious leaders who claim to have special insights … but nothing replaces a prayerful, personal search into the most reliable source of truth—God’s Word, the Bible. Unless the Scriptures are studied using sound methods of Bible study and prophetic interpretation, confusion and contradiction are likely to occur.
The Holy Scriptures have been an unfailing source of God’s faithful activities in heaven and on earth. Many portions of the Bible are dedicated to revealing future events. But while the specific day and hour of Jesus’ return are not given, we believe Christians can know without a doubt that we are near the end of time.
How can we be so bold? Well, we invite you to find out—read our series of Study Guides and watch the upcoming The Last Day of Prophecy series beginning March 21. Compare everything we teach with the Bible, and see if it doesn’t make sense to you.
Site Map Copyright 2015 by Amazing Facts Inc.
In a 2010 Pew Research poll, 41 percent of Americans said they believe that Jesus will return to the earth in the next 40 years. In a similar poll in 2013, some numbers were even higher. For instance, an OmniPoll also found that 41 percent of U.S. adults believe we are now living in the biblical end times—including 54 percent of Protestants and 77 percent of Evangelicals. Catholics were on the other end of the spectrum, with 73 percent saying they did not believe we are living in the end times.
Of course, what actually entails the “end times” has more diversity than the flavors at your favorite ice cream parlor. Some anticipate a kind of “secret rapture” will take place at any time—but is that true? Blood moons last year drew lots of attention, and plenty of end-time pundits are playing pin-the-tail on the antichrist. Is it a political leader, a jihadist, or a fallen preacher? (Watch Revelation: The Bride, the Beast & Babylon.) Even many Islamists are wondering about the last days, a pivotal point in their five articles of faith.
So how does one determine whether we are truly living in the last days of earth’s history? We could look for answers in opinion polls or by listening to religious leaders who claim to have special insights … but nothing replaces a prayerful, personal search into the most reliable source of truth—God’s Word, the Bible. Unless the Scriptures are studied using sound methods of Bible study and prophetic interpretation, confusion and contradiction are likely to occur.
The Holy Scriptures have been an unfailing source of God’s faithful activities in heaven and on earth. Many portions of the Bible are dedicated to revealing future events. But while the specific day and hour of Jesus’ return are not given, we believe Christians can know without a doubt that we are near the end of time.
How can we be so bold? Well, we invite you to find out—read our series of Study Guides and watch the upcoming The Last Day of Prophecy series beginning March 21. Compare everything we teach with the Bible, and see if it doesn’t make sense to you.
Site Map Copyright 2015 by Amazing Facts Inc.
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