One third of the Bible is prophecy—God’s way of preparing and warning us of what would one day happen. In perhaps Jesus’ most explicit prophecy, The Olivet Discourse, He gives us several warnings as he prepares us for His return.
•Wars and Rumors of War. The 20th Century saw more people killed in war than in the entire history of the world combined before it. And as you watch the growth of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons being produced; the growing lust for power and wealth among nations, and brutal regimes rising before our eyes—we may soon see a war that makes the wars of the 20th century look like a walk in the park. The Bible prophecies that one third of the world’s people could die in the next world war.
•Famines and earthquakes. Every scientific study produced points to the undeniable fact that earthquakes have increased in numbers and strength at an alarming rate over the past 40 years. We are seeing unprecedented droughts in areas of the world, including the United States, that could put the world’s food supply at risk very quickly.
•Many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. We live in an era where the gospel is just too harsh and offends too many people. After all, who are we to tell someone they are a sinner? And heaven forbid we as Americans should ever repent of our sinful ways!