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The Single Greatest Sign Of The End Times

It seems like everywhere we look today, we see violence, hatred, and debauchery of every kind. Cities track the number of murders year-to-date, and the local news reports on whether or not the latest body count is a new record. Films and television shows constantly push the envelope, portraying ever increasing violence and sexual immorality of every kind. This is what Paul said the last days would be like.

2 Timothy 3:2-5 depicts our world

Paul said that people will love only themselves and their money. They’ll be boastful, proud, scoffing, disobedient, ungrateful, unloving, and unforgiving. They’ll consider nothing sacred. They’ll slander others and have no self-control. They’ll be cruel and hate what is good, betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. This is the exact type of behaviour that we see today. Therefore, it’s no surprise so many people think the end is near.

Prophecies are being fulfilled

Israel plays the lead role in God's plan. Without it, there can be no end times.

It turns out what many people instinctively think is actually true. The end is near. How can I be so sure? Because Jesus  – Luke 21:28

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