End Times

Are We Living in the Last Days?

by Robert R. Barney

Part 2

            We do have from Jesus signs that must happen before the time of his return. It is found in Matthew 24: In the Living Translation:

 

Mat 24:1	As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings.
Mat 24:2	But he told them, "Do you see all these buildings? I assure you, they will be so completely demolished that not one stone will be left on top of another!"
Mat 24:3	Later, Jesus sat on the slopes of the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and asked, "When will all this take place? And will there be any sign ahead of time to signal your return and the end of the world?"
Mat 24:4	Jesus told them, "Don't let anyone mislead you.
Mat 24:5	For many will come in my name, saying, `I am the Messiah.' They will lead many astray.
Mat 24:6	And wars will break out near and far, but don't panic. Yes, these things must come, but the end won't follow immediately.
Mat 24:7	The nations and kingdoms will proclaim war against each other, and there will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.
Mat 24:8	But all this will be only the beginning of the horrors to come.
Mat 24:9	"Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because of your allegiance to me.
Mat 24:10	And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other.
Mat 24:11	And many false prophets will appear and will lead many people astray.
Mat 24:12	Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.
Mat 24:13	But those who endure to the end will be saved.
Mat 24:14	And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then, finally, the end will come.