The apostle continues with his instruction and describes the various pieces of Christian armor, as though he is equipping a soldier for battle. “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, has also been viewed by many as a sign of the end times. The pandemic has resulted in millions of deaths worldwide, overwhelmed healthcare systems, and disrupted economies and societies on a global scale.

oito Then the man of lawlessness will be revealed, but the Lord Jesus will slay him with the breath of his mouth and destroy him by the splendor of his coming.

The end times are going to be disastrous. There is a reason why the words “apocalypse” and “Armageddon” are associated with catastrophic destruction. During the end times, God will turn nature against mankind.

Wilson was raised in a Christian home and attended a Presbyterian church during childhood in the state of Kentucky.16 It is true what one website states, “she has a mesmerizing voice and a visible hunger for Jesus.”17 Selected lyrics are below; a link to the music video (closed captions available) is listed in References & Notes

See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Regarding the end times, the core teaching by Jesus and the writers of the New Testament points us to constant readiness.

The Bible certainly indicates that evil will become more intense just before Christ returns to establish His Kingdom. The Bible says that in those final days “evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived” (2 Timothy 3:13).

Imagine for a moment, two individuals suddenly appearing on the world stage with an undeniable spiritual power.

Christians have always watched for the signs that indicate that Christ is soon to return. In the first century, Paul urged Christians to be alert and prepare themselves for Christ’s return. In the 21st century, endless blogs and websites are dedicated to predicting that incredible event.

John Greenland 16 October 2022 - at 5:27 am It seems that pride is always the basic fuel for evil. We have “evolved” spiritually and intellectually to the point where we no longer believe in anything beyond ourselves and our desires. We don’t need the silly images of demons or absolute or personal Evil because we know it’s all just a construct of imagination and superstition.

26 “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. 27 In those days, the people enjoyed banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat and the flood came and destroyed them all.

There are social disorder, political polarization, military confrontations and wars — The Rise of Evil on Earth: Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled? evil everywhere. Why can’t everyone just live in peace? There is an answer to that question, but not many people want to believe it.

"Today marks the beginning of a 42-day period that will be like a terrible roller coaster. The nation of Israel, which values the lives of its citizens, is celebrating the return of the living hostages but will also soon learn that, unfortunately, some of them are no longer with us.