In the list of signs below, we see that the internet and increasing speed of communication has accelerated the world towards his coming and the end. So, what are the signs of his imminent return?
Prosperity
Jesus said his coming would be as it was in the day of Noah. “For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” Matt. 38-39. Although the forces of economic poverty are strong these days, there is coming a great restoration of the Gospel of the Grace of Christ followed by a worldwide merciful incoming of souls to Christ (Luke 14:23) before that great and terrible day. Christ not only saves, but He also proposers (3 John 2) and even the unsaved world benefits and will benefit from His prosperity.
Rise of Homosexuality
Jesus also said his coming would be during days like those of Lot who abode in Sodom. “[B]ut on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.” Luke 17:29. The church has been ineffective in dealing with the rising homosexual and transsexual problems of the day because often the church either condemns the sinner which Jesus does not do, or goes the other extreme incorporating homosexuality into their doctrine as sinless, also false doctrine.
The church needs to contend for the true Gospel of the Grace of Christ which is the power of God to salvation (Rom. 1:16) and declares, “[A]ll things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” 2 Cor. 5:19. May we believers also not impute their sins to the homosexuals but seek to reconcile them to Christ who is able to save to the uttermost.
Rebirth and Rise of the Nation of Israel
Another sign his return is close is the miraculous rebirth of the nation of Israel. In Matthew 24:32-33 Jesus said as the fig ftree was a sign his coming is near “even at the doors”. Israel is commonly referred to as the fig tree. And before the rapture, Israel will need to have rebuilt the temple and begin the daily sacrifice because the man of sin will cause the sacrifice and oblation to cease 3½ years into the tribulation (Dan. 9:27).
The Rise of Iran and Islam
Another sign is the mounting and coalescing strength of Iran, her allies, and the gradual rise of Islam. I believe the tribulation will begin with WWIII which will begin with the invasion of Israel (Ez. 38-39, Rev. 6: 2-8). Iran and Russia (Gog and Magog) and other nations will attack Israel but will be beaten back by the Almighty Hand of the Lord. During the tribulation, Islamic Supremacy will dominate the world and it will be a bloodbath.
Nuclear Weapons
Another sign is the ability for mass destruction with the relatively new presence of nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons of unimaginable destructive power have been around for less than 100 years. Why haven’t we seen a nuclear holocaust yet? “For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He [the Holy Spirit] who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.” 2 Thess. 2:7. The restraining power and presence of the Holy Spirit has held back such worldwide destruction. But when the church is raptured to heaven the Holy Spirit will also leave the earth (Id). With the restraining power of the Holy Spirit removed, immediately there will be a nuclear holocaust (Ez. 38-39, Rev. 6: 2-8) with ¼ of the world being killed.
Rise of Advocacy for Worldwide Totalitarian Government
The coalescing of a stronger and stronger call for worldwide totalitarian government is certainly a sign that his coming is close. Satan longs to be worshipped and his avenue will be the bloody Worldwide Islamic Supremacy. Islam is waiting for their “12th Imam” who they believe will be the savoir and rule of the world. Enter “the beast” who I believe scripture points to being an Assyrian (Is. 14: 25-27). He will be worshipped as Satan by the whole world as their world ruler. This is Satan’s counterfeit to Christ, the true King of kings and Lord of lords who will rule the earth for 1000 years (Rev. 20:4).
Rise of Deception and Strong Delusion
Lies, deception, and strong delusion are coming upon the earth in preparation for the horrific tribulation and the rise of this man of sin, “the beast”. Again, the only thing holding back the manifestation and dominion of evil is the withholding power of the Holy Spirit. And we he leaves with the Church upon the rapture, all hell will literally break loose.
The Laodicean Church Age – the Last Church Age Before His Return
Another sign we are near the end is the presence of the lukewarm, the Laodicean Church which is the last of the churches listed in the church age of Revelation Chapters 2-3. The Philadelphia Church is also present and they will be the true born-again believers who will go with Jesus to heaven in the rapture (Rev 3:10) whereas those in the lukewarm Laodicean Church who do not know Jesus will be cast out into the tribulation of the world (Rev. 3:16).
General Breakdown of Society
Everywhere we turn, society seems to be breaking down. Those things on which we relied seem to be disappearing. Stable families, law and order, children’s safety, proliferation of drugs and mental illness. This cannot continue and will not because soon God will judge the earth. The whole “weakening and deceiving of the nations”, Satan’s work (Is. 14:12, Rev. 20:3), points to the end of the age being near.
Very good synopsis!
Great post!
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AMEN! I’m not afraid of dying, but where I go after.
This is the time I will be judged. I look forward to the after.
Literally everything on that list could be a thousand years ago, in Rome, or a thousand years from now when America has fallen and the next golden empire is repeating the process.
Which is also a sign in and of itself.
Daniel 12:4 But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”