why the study of end times prophecy is important
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Why the study of End Times Prophecy is Important
1. To understand Satan’s tactics to kill, steal and destroy.
2. The Bible teaches about End Times Prophecy and the Coming of Messiah.
3. Jesus warns us to watch and be ready for His return
End Time Markers before the Rapture
WARS AND RUMORS OF WARS (SABER RATTLING)
(THE GOG/MAGOG WAR OF EZEKIEL 38-39)
THE REVIVED ROMAN EMPIRE: ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT AND CURRENCY
ONE WORLD RELIGION - THE RISE IN RELIGIOUS CONFLICT
ANTI-SEMITISM WILL RISE
End Time Markers before the Rapture
FEARFUL SIGHTS AND GREAT SIGNS FROM HEAVEN
BIRTH PAINS OF NATURE FALSE MESSIAH’S
THE INCREASE OF KNOWLEDGE AND NEW TECHNOLOGY
REBUILDING OF THE JEWISH TEMPLE
For the Christian we are watching for the signs of the times – the
birth pains.Because when these things begin
to take place our redemption draws near.
We don’t go through the Tribulation nor should we fear
because we are not subject to the wrath of God.
Wars and Rumors of Wars1. War in Afghanistan (1978-Present)
2. Islamic insurgence in Nigeria (2001-Present)
3. War in North-West Pakistan (2004-Present)
4. Mexican Drug War (2006-Present)
5. Syrian Civil War (2011-Present)
Wars and Rumors of Wars6. Iraqi Insurgency (Post U.S. withdrawal: 2011-
Present)7. Egyptian internal political conflict with the
Muslim Brotherhood (2012-2013)8. Central African Republic conflict (2012-
Present)9. Islamic North Sudan attacking South Sudan in
the Nuba Mountains (2011–Present)10. South Sudanese political crisis (2013-Present)
Gog/Magog InvasionThis is a Russian/Islamic military strike against Israel prophesied in Ezekiel 38&39
Anti-Semitism and the Rise of Islam
Iran President Hassan Rouhani
Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda, a minister, says he is God
PROPHECY ISSUES TO WATCH FOR IN 2014
• Iran acquiring a nuclear bomb • Destabilization of Iraq – this will be the
Anti-Christ’s headquarters during the Tribulation.
• Russia will continue to grow in power and influence in the Middle East.
• Israel will lose allies and the rise of Anti-Semitism.
Concluding Thoughts form 2 Peter 3:10-18
Have Holy conduct and godliness – verse 11
Look forward to a new Heaven and Earth: The Blessed Hope – verses 13-14Be at peace, for God is in control – verse 14
Be longsuffering so that more people can come to know Christ – verse 15
Concluding Thoughts form 2 Peter 3:10-18
Watch out for people that will twist the scriptures. Don’t listen to false prophets – verse 16Stand firm in the truth lest you fall away – verse 17Grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord – verse 18
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