We are live in one of the most exciting periods of this world ' s history. Time, as we know it, is briskly illustration to a close as the COMING OF THE LORD draws near. All over the world mortals are aware that something is happening.
This is the age of gratification of Biblical prophecy and, for the discerning adherent, our local newspapers bear testimony to that truth daily.
Before 1900 very few commentaries were written on prophetical books like Daniel and Fanfare. It was not plain sailing in those days to ken, for example, how something lodged in the human body would enable a person to " buy and sell " ( Rev. 13: 16, 17 )... or the alternative of the full world simultaneously introspection an event in Jerusalem ( Rev. 11: 9 - 12 ).
The Old Testament prophet, Daniel, wrote that end - time prophecy would be more clearly understood as knowledge increases in the last days and it is an exciting fact. " But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased... for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. " ( Dan. 12: 4, 9 KJV ).
Someone has said that if this world ' s history could be condensed into a twenty - four hour period, all the major events and discoveries will have happened in the last 24 hours. This is one of the major signs of His Soon Return.
As historical events unfold THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES are evident for all who will see. Paul wrote in 1 Thess. 5: 4 " But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. "
The Signs of the Times are all around us as outlined by Jesus on the Mount of Olives ( Matthew chapter 24, Luke chapter 21 ) - a huge increase in war, famine, pestilences, disease, earthquakes, disasters, incredible technology development, massive anti - Christ sentiment, violence, lack of morals, crime, to mention just the tip of the iceberg.
Add to that the global financial crisis as the prophesied AntiChrist ' s Economic Plan is being prepared. Read more about that in Revelation chapter 13.
Events in the Middle East are going according to the Bible Blueprint as we watch Israel becoming increasingly isolated and the surrounding nations preparing for war. All this is prophesied in detail in the Bible.
The Lord Jesus Christ put it this way: " And when these things begin to come to pass, then LOOK UP, and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh. " ( Luke 21: 28 ).
What On Earth Is Happening?
