{"id":51845,"date":"2020-07-17T00:46:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T21:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=51845"},"modified":"2025-11-25T17:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:12:07","slug":"what-will-the-last-days-of-the-world-be-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2020\/07\/17\/what-will-the-last-days-of-the-world-be-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will the Last Days of the World Be Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bible teaches that the world will face a definite end, and signs show we are living in the last days (Matthew 24:3\u201314; 2 Timothy 3:1\u20135). However, many people are spiritually blind, unable to see the truth because Satan has deceived them (2 Corinthians 4:4). Instead, they live for worldly pleasures, unaware that sudden judgment is coming, just as it happened in the days of Noah and Sodom (Luke 17:26\u201330).<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Events Will Happen Before the World Ends?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. The Rapture<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first major event is the Rapture<\/strong>\u2014when Jesus will come to take all true believers to heaven. This is a secret catching away of the Church before the tribulation (1 Thessalonians 4:16\u201317; John 14:2\u20133).<\/p>\n

The Rapture shows God\u2019s mercy, removing His people before His judgment falls on the earth (1 Corinthians 15:51\u201352).<\/p>\n

If the Rapture happened today, the earth would only have about 7 more years<\/strong> left, as prophesied in Daniel 9:24\u201327<\/strong>. Daniel\u2019s seventy weeks prophecy is often understood to outline this period of tribulation.<\/p>\n

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2. The Rise of the Antichrist and the Great Tribulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After the Rapture, the Antichrist<\/strong> will appear and rule the world temporarily, bringing a period of severe suffering known as the Great Tribulation<\/strong> (Revelation 13; Matthew 24:15\u201321). The Antichrist will commit the \u201cabomination of desolation\u201d (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15), a blasphemous act that defiles the holy place and signals the start of God\u2019s wrath.<\/p>\n

This period tests the faith of those left on earth and shows the severity of rebellion against God.<\/p>\n

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3. God\u2019s Judgments<\/strong><\/h3>\n

During the tribulation, God will pour out His wrath through a series of judgments called the seven bowls of wrath<\/strong> (Revelation 16). These punish those who refuse to repent and acknowledge God\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n

This reveals God’s justice and holiness, demonstrating that sin cannot go unpunished (Romans 1:18).<\/p>\n

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4. The Judgment of the Nations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At the end of the tribulation, Jesus will return visibly to judge the nations, separating people like a shepherd separates sheep from goats (Matthew 25:31\u201346). The \u201csheep\u201d are those who have shown faith and righteousness; the \u201cgoats\u201d are those who have rejected God.<\/p>\n

This judgment emphasizes the importance of living a life of obedience and compassion (James 2:14\u201326).<\/p>\n

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What Happens After That?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

5. The 1,000-Year Reign of Christ (Millennial Kingdom)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jesus will then establish His kingdom on earth, reigning for 1,000 years in peace and righteousness (Revelation 20:1\u20136). During this time, Satan will be bound, preventing him from deceiving the nations.<\/p>\n

This period fulfills God’s promise to restore creation and bring peace (Isaiah 11:6\u20139; Psalm 72).<\/p>\n

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6. Satan\u2019s Final Defeat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At the end of the millennium, Satan will be released briefly to deceive the nations once more but will be finally defeated and thrown into the lake of fire<\/strong>\u2014eternal punishment (Revelation 20:7\u201310).<\/p>\n

This shows the final victory of God over evil and the permanent removal of sin.<\/p>\n

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7. The Great White Throne Judgment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Then the last judgment takes place: all the dead are raised and judged according to their deeds (Revelation 20:11\u201315). Those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire.<\/p>\n

This final judgment affirms God\u2019s righteousness and the eternal consequences of rejecting Him.<\/p>\n

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8. The New Heaven and New Earth<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, God creates a new heaven and new earth, where He dwells with His people forever (Revelation 21:1\u20134). The New Jerusalem comes down from heaven as God\u2019s eternal home with humanity.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.\u201d
\n(Revelation 21:4)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There will be no more pain, suffering, or death. Eternal life with God is the ultimate hope and destiny for believers (John 3:16; Romans 8:18\u201325).<\/p>\n

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What Should We Do Now?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Because these things could happen at any time, it is our responsibility to live ready and faithful lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWatch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.\u201d
\n(Matthew 24:42)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Let us walk in holiness, love, and obedience, so we will be part of God\u2019s eternal kingdom (2 Peter 3:11\u201314).<\/p>\n