終わりの時

The end times are referred to as the last days and years before Jesus returns to the earth. The major points of indicators of the end times are summarized in the following points:

  • Increase of false teachers and prophets (Matthew 24:24, 2 Timothy 4:3-4)

  • Increase in wars, famines, earthquakes, and natural disasters (Mark 13:7-8, Matthew 24:6-8)

  • The Gospel will be preached to all nations (Matthew 24:14, Mark 13:10, Revelation 14:6-7)

  • People will not adhere to the truth (2 Peter 3:3-8, Matthew 7:22-23)

  • The nation of Israel would be restored (Luke 21:24, Ezekiel 37:21-22; 38:8)

  • Nations will be against Israel (Luke 21:20-24)

  • Israel will have no King until they turn to Jesus (Hosea 3:4-5)

  • The temple will be rebuilt (2 Thessalonians 2:4, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 12:11)

  • Israelites would remain blind to Jesus until near the end (Romans 11:25-26, Luke 13:34-35)

  • Increase in sin (2 Timothy 1-9, Jude 1:3-16)

  • A falling away from the faith (2 Thessalonians 2:3, 1 Timothy 4:1) 

High Level End Time Overview

The chart below provides a simplified overview of the end times. Gray boxes are non-specific time meaning no clear indication of when specifically it will take place. Blue boxes are specific sequencing. To further gain understanding of the events below refer to the following:

  • Birth Pains (Matthew 24:4-8, Mark 13:8)

  • 3 ½ years of” peace” (Daniel 9:27)

  • 3 ½ years of persecution (Daniel 12:7, Revelation 13:5)

  • 7 seals & 7 trumpets (Revelation 5-11)

  • 2 Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-13) 

  • 7 bowls of wrath (Revelation 16)

  • 1st resurrection (Revelation 20:1-6)

  • Armageddon (Revelation 16:16)

  • 1000 year reign (Revelation 20:4-6)

  • Final Battle (Revelation 20:7-10)

  • 2nd Resurrection & Judgement (Revelation 20:11-15)