In the bible what does it say is going to happen near the time the world ends?

No man knows when the world will end. Indeed the time of the end of the world was not even communicated by the Father to the human nature of the Son (Matt.24,36). However, in the Gospels the Son of God does tell us of the signs which must come to pass before the end of the world. What are these signs and what conclusions, however hesitant, can we draw from them about the times in which we live?

The twelve signs that must come to pass before the end are given as follows:

1) Many will come in the name of Christ and deceive many (Matt.24,5; Mark 13,6; Luke 21,8)

2) There will be wars and rumours of wars between nations and kingdoms (Matt.24, 6-7; Mark 13,7-8; Luke,21,9-10).

3) The first sorrows will be in the form of calamities: 'famines, pestilences and earthquakes in divers places', fearful sights and great signs from heaven (Matt.24,7-8; Mark, 13,8; Luke 21,11).

4) Orthodox Christians will be delivered up, killed and hated by all nations (Matt. 24,9; Mark 13, 9-11; Luke 21,12-15).

5) Everywhere men will hate and betray each other (Matt.24,10; Mark 13,12-13; Luke 21,16-17).

6) Many false prophets will appear and deceive many (Matt.24,11).

7) On account of abundant iniquity (evil deeds and unrepented sin), the love of many will grow cold. Only those who endure to the end will be saved (Matt.24,12-13; Mark 13,13; Luke 21,19).

8) The Gospel will be preached throughout the world 'for a witness unto all nations' (Matt.24,14; Mark 13,10).

9) After this Jews will become Orthodox Christians (Romans 11,25-28).

10) Preparations will be made for the coming of Antichrist, called the son of perdition and the beast. Preceded by false prophets and false signs and wonders, Antichrist will be a master of illusion, of 'shock and awe', taking away people's freedom, but making them think that they have been freed. He will persecute the true servants of Christ with rage and fury. The Temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt for him to be enthroned there in the place of Christ - hence his name 'Antichrist', he who comes in the place of Christ (Matt, 24,15-24; Mark 13,14-22; 2 Thess.3-11; 1 John 2,18; Rev.13,1-8).

11) Signs will appear in the heavens, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from heaven, the sea and the waves will roar and the powers of heaven will be shaken (Matt.24,29; Mark,13,24-25; Luke 21,25-26).

12) The sign of the Son of man (the Cross) will appear in the heavens and then will take place the Second Coming of Christ with power and great glory. Angels will be sent and shall gather the elect together 'from the four winds' (Matt.24,30-31; Mark 13,26-27, Luke 21,27).

As we look at the above, we may be tempted to think that the first half of these signs, the first six, have already come to pass. Concerning the first sign, over the centuries many have indeed come, saying that they are Christ and they have deceived many. As regards the second sign, the twentieth century especially but also already the beginning of the twenty-first century, have been marked by 'wars and rumours of wars'. The third sign, 'natural' (i.e. unnnatural) disasters, has been taking place, as 'famines, pestilences and earthquakes' are occurring all over the world. Fourthly, Orthodox Christians have everywhere been 'delivered up, killed and hated'. The fifth sign has also appeared, for the modern world seems to be full of 'hatred and betrayal'. Sixth, false prophets already abound and 'deceive many'.

However, there are those who would go beyond this interpretation. They would say that we are now already three-quarters of the way to the end, with the revelation of the three next signs. For them, the seventh sign, iniquity, now abounds and the love of many is indeed growing cold. And the eighth sign too is now under way, for the Gospel is being preached throughout the world as, with the freeing of Russia and global population movements, Orthodox Christianity is now spreading throughout the world. A time is coming when there will be no man who has not heard of the Orthodox Church. As regards the ninth point, the fact is also that many Jews, in Russia at least, have in recent years been baptised into the Orthodox Church.

If this is the case, then we are now awaiting the preparation of the tenth sign. What can we say of this, the final preparation for the coming of Antichrist?

Certainly, there is now an abundance of false prophets claiming to speak in the name of Christ.

Through modern technology, signs and wonders, unthinkable even a few years ago, now take place.

As the father of lies (John 8,44), Antichrist's master plan of illusion is everywhere in evidence. It is present through the propaganda ('spin') of modern media, advertising and marketing, the conformist drug of television, computer trickery and other electronic technology, the levelling down of modern education -'ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth' (2 T

The word rapture is no where in the Bible. I have read different verses in the Bible regarding what could be called a rapture. The Bible says two men will be in the field, one will be taken and the other left. It didn't specify whether or not the man taken was the good or evil man. Because the bible states that both the good and evil will be taken. I have heard different preachers who had opposing views on the rapture. We don't need millions of people to be taken away to show us that the end is here. I think we all know that we are living in the end times. We have already seen events come to pass that the bible says are warnings of the end. We are definitely living in the eleventh hour. The only thing I can say is be prepared at all times. It is better to be safe than sorry.

According to the Bible, the ending will be the 'Apocalypse' or 'Judgement Day' when Jesus will return to Earth and God will come down. It's dealt with in the Book of Revelations (last book in the Bible) and describes the visions of John.

Basically, it fortells that at the end of the world, Satan will be defeated by the Messiah. Three things will happen - the Great Tribulation, the Campaign of Armaggeddon and the Second Coming of the Messiah. With this last, peace will come and Satan (who I seem to remember is represented as a dragon or similar) will be imprisoned for 1000 years until God finally passes his judgement on Satan and New Heaven and New Earth will come.

The Great Tribulation is believed to be a seven year period of believers being persecuted and acting as martyrs in ordered to be strengthened for the Second Coming, so that only the true believers will be taken up to heaven.

Hope that made sense - it's been a long time since I studied it and I might have missed something, but that is the most important things I think. Basically - Jesus will come back to Earth and all people will be judged, with the believers being taken to Heaven and the sinners being imprisoned with Satan.

Whether you believe it or not, it is a fascinating text with some wonderful writing and description, worth reading just for that if not for the curiosity.

read revalations...as for the mayan calandar thing...they predict that a huge change will take place, their calandar is much more accurate than ours and they believe in time as a circle, not a straight line like we do. So..a circle has no ending. People are still translating thier stuff too, and they may have it wrong. On top of these there are only like what 2 remaining things from their stuff even left...the rest were burnt up when the spanish invaded them. They thought their scrolls or what ever were evil.

The only thing for certain about the december 21, 2012 thing is there is going to be a rare alignment in astrology. That is the only thing we can be certain about. Read the book of revalation, and the other scriptures i'm shure others will answer you with, and make your own educated thought.

Before the End Of Time you will not know , one from the other...

I suppose this means many things, like the races mixed to the point where all are diluted.

Maybe it could mean communications (internet) where the People of the World have a chance for Understanding. Not very successful considering the Antimosity between Nations here on Yahoo..

Earth Quakes, Hurricanes,Tidal Waves, Volcano Eruptions, Storms like none other in History of Man. Plagues, incurable Diseases, Wars in the Middle East.

Seems to me that's what's happening now.

GOD Bless YA,

Chicago Bob. (Imasinner)

Please pray for our Country and Our President (DAILY)

There is more Joy in JESUS in 24 hours, Than there is in the World in 365 Days. I have tried them both.(ME TO)

R.A. Torrey.

read revelations

it's the last book of the Bible.

it talks about how Jesus is returning, and how it's gonna be really bad for everyone who denies Him.

& the whole '2012' thing is a joke

nobody know when the world is going to end.

only God.

chaos:-----You are seeing -Shadows of the last Months on this Planet as We Know it;Weather- Wars Sexual Perversion Wall Street Crooks-Power hungry Politicians-Lawlessnes-Today Good is called Bad-Bad is called Good-Pleasure Seeking People- Mega Sports;

Teens are in Rebellion-Cheer up things are going to get Worse:

4-Given pretty much nailed it!

And I'm so excited because for those of us Christians who truly believe in Jesus Christ as our personal saviour, it's bound to get better either way!

I cannot wait for the rapture and to see my Lord's face! I'll bow down and worship at the feet of the risen lamb!