Can you describe what are the end-time systems in the Old Testament and in the New?

Answer 1

The Bible's answer

The Bible describes events and conditions that would mark "the conclusion of the [current] system of things," or "the end of the world." (Matthew 24:3; King James Version) The Bible calls this time period "the last days" and the "time of the end," or "end times." (2 Timothy 3:1; Daniel 8:19; Easy-to-Read Version) The following are some outstanding features of last-days, or end-times, prophecies:

• War on a large scale.-Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:4.

• Famine.-Matthew 24:7; Revelation 6:5, 6.

• Great earthquakes.-Luke 21:11.

• Pestilences, or epidemics of "terrible diseases."-Luke 21:11, Contemporary English Version.

• Increase of crime.-Matthew 24:12.

• Ruining of the earth by mankind.-Revelation 11:18.

• Deterioration of people's attitudes, as shown by many who are "unthankful, disloyal, . . . not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride."-2 Timothy 3:1-4.

• Breakdown of the family, with people who have "no natural affection" and children who are "disobedient to parents."-2 Timothy 3:2, 3.

• Love of God growing cold in most people.-Matthew 24:12.

• Noteworthy displays of religious hypocrisy.-2 Timothy 3:5.

• Increased understanding of Bible prophecies, including those related to the last days.-Daniel 12:4.

• Global preaching of the good news of the Kingdom.-Matthew 24:14.

• Widespread apathy and even ridicule toward the evidence of the approaching end.-Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 3:3, 4.

• The simultaneous fulfillment of all these prophecies, not just a few or even most of them.-Matthew 24:33.

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