Does the Bible say anything about Russia in relation to the end times?
With Russia back in the news in a big way, many people are wondering if recent events in eastern Europe have anything to do with end-times prophecy—and, if so, how? Much of the discussion has to do with an ancient prophecy from Ezekiel: “The word of the Lord came to me: ‘Son of man, set…
Was Nero the Antichrist?
Nero, the fifth emperor of Rome, who ruled from AD 54 until AD 68, is a common target in attempts to identify the Antichrist or the beast of Revelation. Identifying Nero as the Antichrist is common among those who take the preterist position of biblical prophecy. There are at least two reasons some label Nero…
Does the European Union have anything to do with the end times?
End-times prophecies have been of interest to Christians and non-Christians alike for centuries. Attempting to predict the timing of events related to the end times and the key players involved is a favored pastime for students of the Bible. A common and intriguing question has to do with the role of the European Union (EU)…
What is the Shemitah?
The Shemitah (sometimes spelled Shemittah or Shmita) is the final year in a seven-year cycle of debt forgiveness and land use prescribed for Israel in the Old Testament. The term Shemitah has been popularized lately with the publication of the book The Mystery of the Shemitah by Rabbi Jonathan Cahn. According to Cahn, the Shemitah…
Does a cashless society have anything to do with the end times?
In Revelation 13, the second beast forces everyone in the world to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, and “they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name” (Revelation 13:17). It is often postulated that,…
Was Christ supposed to return in 2017?
Leading up to the year 2017, the date-setters were at it again. Although Jesus told us that no one knows when He will return (Matthew 24:36–44), some people insisted on making predictions concerning the timing of the rapture and/or the second coming. One theory was that Jesus would return in 2017, based on the idea…
Is it possible for a person to be saved/forgiven after taking the mark of the beast?
The mark of the beast is a mark that will be placed on a person’s forehead or right hand in the end times as a sign of allegiance to the Antichrist (Revelation 13:15–18). Further, no one will be allowed to engage in commerce without the mark (Revelation 13:17). It appears that some form of worship…
Is Donald Trump the Antichrist?
It is common for people to seek to demonize those with whom they disagree politically. Calling a person the Antichrist is essentially declaring him or her to be Satan incarnate. Some on the far right were, and still are, convinced that former President Barack Obama was or is the Antichrist. Those who disagree with the…
What will be the end times, one-world religion?
The one-world religion described in Revelation 17:1–18 as “the great harlot” will be part of the end-times scenario. The term harlot is used throughout the Old Testament as a metaphor for those who follow false religion. The actual identity and makeup of the religion has been debated for centuries and has resulted in a number…
Does the Bible predict the destruction of Damascus?
Damascus, with its population of 2 million, is the capital of Syria and ranks among the oldest cities in the world. The history of Damascus is one of upheaval, bloodshed, invading armies, destruction, rebuilding, and more destruction. To better understand Isaiah 17, which speaks of the destruction of Damascus, it is wise to begin with…