Signs of Return of Jesus

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This captivating collection showcases the prophetic signs leading to the return of Jesus Christ, illustrating how Scripture foretells the events that will signal His second coming. Featuring AI-generated images, the gallery brings to life wars and rumors of wars, global deception, the rise of false prophets, the increase of natural disasters, the restoration of Israel, and the gospel being preached to all nations. These visual representations offer a glimpse of what the world may look like as the final days unfold according to biblical prophecy.

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Each image is carefully crafted based on original biblical texts and manuscripts, with insights from Greek and Hebrew studies exploring the cultural and theological significance of Jesus’ return in Scripture. Delve deeper into these prophecies through concise descriptions, complemented by quotes from historical Christian figures, enriching the understanding of their role in God’s divine plan.

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Experience the urgency and magnitude of these biblical signs through images that capture their impact on humanity, drawn from Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic texts. Highlights include:

Original Biblical Texts: Providing foundational descriptions ensuring authentic portrayals based on Scripture.
Historical Manuscripts: References such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, early Christian writings, and apocalyptic prophecies offer deeper perspectives on end-time signs.

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Embark on an educational journey through the prophetic signs of Christ’s return. Learn about the great falling away, the rise of global persecution, the coming of the Antichrist, the rebuilding of the Third Temple, celestial disturbances, and the final trumpet announcing His return. From spiritual deception to divine fulfillment, these prophecies illustrate the unfolding of God’s plan in the last days. This structured and enriching presentation invites viewers to immerse themselves in Scripture’s depiction of end-time signs like never before, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience with biblical prophecy.

Signs Happening in Days Before Jesus Returns

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892)
"As surely as the sun rises and sets, so surely will Jesus come again. The world’s growing lawlessness and rejection of the truth are but signs that His coming is near."

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900)

"The Lord Jesus tells us that wars, famines, earthquakes, and pestilences will precede His return. These things should remind us to live as pilgrims, waiting for His appearing."

Matthew Henry (1662–1714)

Christ foretold the calamities and desolations which should be in the world before His return, that when we see them, we may not be troubled, but trust in His promises."

Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994)
"As sin increases and the love of many grows cold, we must lift our eyes and prepare for the return of the Lord."

Wars and Rumors of wars

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Wars and Rumors of Wars
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:6-7 (KJV) "And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places."
Description: Jesus warns His disciples that before the end comes, they will hear of wars and rumors of wars. He emphasizes that such events are necessary but do not yet signify the immediate end. Along with wars, He mentions rising conflict between nations and kingdoms, famines, pestilences, and earthquakes as signs of the approaching end times.

The Beginning of Sorrows
Bible Verse: Mark 13:7-8 (KJV "And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows."
Description: Mark's account mirrors Matthew’s, emphasizing that wars, rumors of wars, and international conflict are part of the "beginnings of sorrows" but do not immediately signal the end. Jesus urges believers not to be alarmed by these events.

Israel Will Be Restored Bible Verse: Ezekiel 37:21-22 (KJV) "And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land: And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all." Description: The re-establishment of Israel as a nation in 1948 marked the fulfillment of prophecy and enabled global awareness of end-time events.

Wars and Commotions
Bible Verse: Luke 21:9-10 (KJV)
"But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom."
Description: Luke adds that believers will witness "wars and commotions" before the end, but they should not be terrified. He confirms that international conflict is one of the signs, but these events must take place before the end comes.

End-Time Conflict Between Kingdoms
Bible Verse: Daniel 11:40 (KJV) "And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over."
Description: Daniel prophesies a significant end-time conflict involving powerful kingdoms (symbolized by the "king of the north" and the "king of the south"). This prophecy points to escalating international warfare during the last days.

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Nations Against Jerusalem
Bible Verse: Zechariah 14:2-3 (KJV) "For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city. Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle."
Description: Zechariah prophesies a great war involving all nations against Jerusalem, which will take place in the last days. This war will culminate in God’s direct intervention and judgment upon the warring nations.

Peace Taken from the Earth
Bible Verse: Revelation 6:3-4 (KJV) "And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword."
Description: The opening of the second seal reveals a rider on a red horse, symbolizing war. This rider is given power to remove peace from the earth, causing widespread conflict and bloodshed. This passage indicates global warfare as a significant event in the end times.

The Second Seal of War Bible Verse: Revelation 6:3-4 (KJV) "And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword."

Description: The opening of the second seal reveals a rider on a red horse, symbolizing war. This rider is given power to remove peace from the earth, causing widespread conflict and bloodshed. This passage indicates global warfare as a significant event in the end times.

Quotes About Wars and Rumors of War

George Whitefield (1714–1770)
"When nations rise against nations and wars abound, let us lift our eyes and prepare for the day of the Lord."

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892)
"The tumult of nations and the sound of war are signs of the times. Let us not be alarmed but hold fast to the hope of Christ’s return."

Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)

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"Nations rising against nations are signs that remind us of the frailty of earthly kingdoms and the coming of God’s eternal kingdom."

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD)
"The nations will rise against nations, and the earth will be filled with war and unrest. These things must happen before the final peace is established by Christ."

Cyprian of Carthage (200–258 AD)
"As wars increase and nations rage against one another, we see the fulfillment of what Christ foretold. Let us be found faithful until the end."

John Wycliffe (1320–1384)
"When we see kingdoms at war and hear of rumors of war, let us remember that these things have been foretold as signs of the end."

Martin Luther (1483–1546)
"Wars and rumors of wars are a sign of the times. Yet, we should not despair, for these things must happen before Christ’s return."

John Calvin (1509–1564)
"Christ warned us of wars and rising nations as a sign of the last days. Let us not be disturbed but remain steadfast in faith."

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758)

"The increase in wars and conflicts is a sure sign that we are approaching the last days. Let us therefore prepare our hearts for His coming."

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900)
"Our Lord told us that wars and conflicts would increase before the end. Let these things not trouble us, but remind us to watch and pray."

Matthew Henry (1662–1714)
"Wars and rumors of wars are the beginning of sorrows, as Christ foretold. Let us be ready for what is to come."

Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994)
"In these last days, when nations rise against nations, it is a call to awaken from slumber and prepare for the return of the King."

There Would Be Signs in the Sun

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Signs in the sun related to the says the return of Jesus Christ.

Joel 2:30-31 (KJV)

"And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come."
Description: This passage describes cosmic signs, including the darkening of the sun and the moon turning to blood, preceding the "great and terrible day of the Lord," which is often associated with the return of Christ.

Amos 8:9 (KJV)

"And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord God, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day."
Description: Amos prophesies a supernatural darkening of the sun at an unexpected time, symbolizing divine judgment, which is also linked to end-times themes.

Luke 21:25-27 (KJV)

"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory."
Description: Luke adds more detail, noting not only signs in the sun, moon, and stars but also widespread fear and distress on earth as people witness these cosmic events before Christ’s return.

Isaiah 13:9-10 (KJV)

"Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine."
Description:
Isaiah prophesies the "day of the Lord" with apocalyptic imagery, including the darkening of the sun and moon, indicating God's judgment and the end of the age.

Ezekiel 32:7-8 (KJV)
"And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light. All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord God."
Description Ezekiel's prophecy about Egypt’s downfall uses similar cosmic imagery of darkening the sun, moon, and stars, symbolizing a great calamity, which can be related to end-times prophecies.

Acts 2:19-20 (KJV)

"And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come."
Description: Peter, quoting Joel during the day of Pentecost, reaffirms the prophecy of signs in the sun and moon as precursors to the return of Christ.

Matthew 24:29 (KJV)

"Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken."
Description: Jesus prophesies that after the tribulation, there will be a dramatic darkening of the sun and the moon, with stars falling and cosmic disturbances, signaling His imminent return.

Revelation 6:12 (KJV)
"And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood."
Description The opening of the sixth seal triggers cosmic disturbances, with the sun darkening and the moon appearing as blood, symbolizing a time of divine judgment before Christ’s second coming.

Quotes About Signs in the Sun

John Wycliffe (1320–1384)
"The darkening of the sun is a clear signal from God that the age is ending. The Scriptures tell us this sign will herald the coming of Christ."

John Chrysostom (347–407 AD)
"In the last days, the sun will be darkened as a sign of the approaching judgment, fulfilling the Lord’s words. This is not a natural eclipse but a divine signal."

Oswald Chambers (1874–1917)
"The sun shall be darkened, and in that hour, many will realize too late that the day of the Lord has come. Now is the time to be ready."

Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)
"The darkening of the sun foretold by Christ is a sign of the end times, intended to demonstrate that the created order will tremble before its Creator."

Martin Luther (1483–1546)
"When the sun grows dark and the heavens are shaken, it will be a sign to all that the day of the Lord is at hand. Let us be ready for that day."

John Calvin (1509–1564)

"Christ warns us that before His return, the sun shall be darkened. Let this be a reminder to watch and pray, for the day will come unexpectedly."

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892)
"The sun shall be darkened, the heavens shall be shaken, and men’s hearts will fail them for fear. These are the signs of the end that Christ Himself foretold."

Francis Schaeffer (1912–1984)
"The darkening of the sun foretells a world in chaos, a universe in upheaval as it awaits the final act of redemption."

There Will Be an Increase in Knowledge

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The Increase of Knowledge and Global Travel

Bible Verse: Daniel 12:4 (KJV) "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."
Description: Daniel prophesies that in the last days, knowledge will vastly increase, and people will travel extensively. This points to the rapid advancements in information, technology, and global mobility seen in modern times.

The Rise of a Global Economic and Political System

Bible Verse: Revelation 17:12-13 (KJV) "And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast."
Description: A unified global political and economic system will emerge, supported by advanced communication and control technologies.

The Spread of the Gospel to All Nations

Bible Verse: Matthew 24:14 (KJV) "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come."
Description: The widespread dissemination of the gospel to all nations will be facilitated by modern technology, such as the internet, satellite broadcasting, and digital media.

The Mark of the Beast (666) and Economic Control

Bible Verse: Revelation 13:16-17 (KJV)
"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
Description:
A future system will arise in which people cannot engage in commerce without a specific mark. This could involve advanced technology such as digital identification, microchips, or biometric systems.

Deceptive Signs and Wonders by False Prophets

Bible Verse: Matthew 24:24 (KJV) "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect."
Description False prophets will perform miraculous signs and wonders, likely using advanced technology or supernatural deception, to deceive many people in the last days.

The Image of the Beast Speaking

Bible Verse Revelation 13:14-15 (KJV) "And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed."
Description: An image of the beast will be created that can speak and issue commands, likely indicating the use of artificial intelligence, robotics, or advanced media technology.

The Ability to Track and Control Buying and Selling

Bible Verse Revelation 13:17 (KJV) "And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
Description: The prophecy implies the existence of a sophisticated economic system capable of tracking every financial transaction, likely involving advanced digital currencies and surveillance technologies.

Knowledge of God’s Prophecies Being Unsealed

Bible Verse: Daniel 12:9-10 (KJV) "And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand."
Description: Prophecies that were once difficult to understand will become clearer in the last days as knowledge increases, especially through study and access to information.

Advancements in Warfare Technology

Bible Verse: Matthew 24:6 (KJV)
"And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet."
Description: The reference to increasing wars and rumors of wars implies the rise of advanced weaponry and warfare capabilities that escalate global conflict and fear.

Global Surveillance and Loss of Privacy

Bible Verse: Revelation 13:17 (KJV)
"And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
Description: The prophecy implies a future system where all transactions and movements are tracked, requiring technology for global surveillance and digital identification.

Digital Communication Enabling Worldwide Coordination

Bible Verse: Revelation 17:12-13 (KJV)
"And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast."
Description: The rise of a unified global political system suggests that digital communication will play a key role in enabling leaders to coordinate actions quickly and effectively.

Cashless Society

Bible Verse: Revelation 13:16-17 (KJV)
"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
Description: A system where buying and selling requires a specific mark implies the rise of digital currencies and the gradual elimination of physical cash.

Genetic Manipulation or Tampering with Creation

Bible Verse:
Genesis 6:4 (KJV) "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown."
Description:The Bible references genetic tampering in the days of Noah. Jesus said that the last days would be like those times, implying the rise of genetic manipulation and altering life forms.

Fearful and Perplexing Events Increasing Knowledge

Bible Verse: Luke 21:25-26 (KJV) "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."
Description: Global distress, fear, and unusual events will lead to increased efforts to understand and control the natural world through science and technology.

Increased Global Wealth Disparity

Bible Verse: James 5:1-3 (KJV) "Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days."
Description: A significant gap between the rich and the poor is prophesied in the last days, with wealth being hoarded by the elite while others suffer.

The Two Witnesses Seen by the Entire World

Bible Verse: Revelation 11:9-10 (KJV) "And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth."
Description: The entire world will be able to witness the death and resurrection of the two witnesses, likely made possible by global media and real-time broadcasting.

Quotes About Increase in Knowledge

John Wycliffe (1320–1384)
"The increase in knowledge foretold by Daniel is evident in our time. Yet, true knowledge is that which leads a man to God.

Martin Luther (1483–1546)
"Knowledge and learning shall abound in the last days, but let us not be carried away by every new thing. True knowledge is found in God’s Word."

Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994)
"Knowledge will increase, but without a knowledge of God, it will lead only to pride and destruction."

A.W. Tozer (1897–1963)
"In the last days, knowledge will increase, but it will not bring peace. Only the knowledge of God can satisfy the soul."

Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)
"The Scriptures foretell that knowledge will increase, but this knowledge must be tempered with the fear of God, lest it lead to pride."

David Wilkerson (1931–2011
"We are seeing the increase of knowledge that Daniel prophesied, but it is accompanied by an increase in fear and confusion."

Oswald Chambers (1874–1917)
"Knowledge without God leads to chaos. In these days of increasing knowledge, let us seek Him who is the source of all wisdom."

Francis Schaeffer (1912–1984)
"Daniel’s prophecy of the increase in knowledge is evident today, yet without a foundation in God’s truth, this knowledge leads to despair."

John Calvin (1509–1564)
"The prophecy of Daniel concerning the increase of knowledge is fulfilled in the spreading of learning and discovery, yet it is only the knowledge of God that brings salvation."

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758)
"In the last days, knowledge will increase, and we see it in the advancements of our time. But without Christ, this knowledge is vain."

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900)
"Knowledge will increase, and it is increasing. Yet many are learning everything except the truth of God’s Word."

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892)
"There will be an increase in knowledge, but knowledge alone will not save a soul. Let us seek the knowledge of the Lord, which is eternal life."

John Chrysostom (347–407 AD)
"As the time draws near, knowledge will increase, but not all knowledge will be from God. Many will learn but will not come to the truth."

Tertullian (155–240 AD)
"In the last days, men will seek knowledge without seeking truth, and in doing so, they will deceive themselves."

Cyprian of Carthage (200–258 AD)
"Many will increase in knowledge, but few will understand what is truly required of them: to seek the wisdom of the Lord."

THERE WOULD BE SIGNS IN the Moon

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Moon Turning to Blood Before the Day of the Lord
Bible Verse: Joel 2:30-31 (KJV) "And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come."
Description: This prophecy describes apocalyptic events preceding the "great and terrible day of the Lord," including the moon turning to blood as a sign of impending divine judgment.

Signs in the Moon and Earthly Distress
Bible Verse: Luke 21:25-27 (KJV "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory."
Description Luke’s account highlights signs in the moon, alongside the sun and stars, as part of the cosmic disturbances that will occur before Christ’s second coming.

Moon Will Be Darkened in the Day of the Lord
Bible Verse: Isaiah 13:9-10 (KJV) "Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine."
Description: Isaiah prophesies cosmic signs accompanying the "day of the Lord," including the darkening of the moon as a sign of God’s wrath and judgment.

Moon Will Not Shine During Great Calamity
Bible Verse: Ezekiel 32:7-8 (KJV)
"And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light. All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord God."
Description: Ezekiel uses apocalyptic language to describe cosmic disturbances, including the darkening of the moon, symbolizing a great calamity and divine intervention.

Moon Will Turn to Blood Before the Notable Day of the Lord
Bible Verse: Acts 2:19-20 (KJV "And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come."
Description: Peter quotes Joel’s prophecy on the day of Pentecost, reiterating that the moon turning into blood is a key sign preceding the great and notable day of the Lord.

Moon Will Turn to Blood at the Sixth Seal

Bible Verse: Revelation 6:12 (KJV) "And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood."

Description: The opening of the sixth seal triggers a great earthquake and cosmic signs, with the moon turning red like blood, symbolizing divine judgment and chaos on earth.

Moon Will Not Give Its Light After the Tribulation

Bible Verse: Matthew 24:29 (KJV) "Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken."

Description: Jesus foretells that after the tribulation, the moon will not give its light, indicating cosmic signs signaling His imminent return.

Quotes About Signs in the Sun

George Whitefield (1714–1770)
"The moon will become as blood, and it will be a fearful and awesome sign to those who have rejected the gospel."

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900)
"The day will come when the moon will be turned to blood, as a sign of the end of the age. These things should remind us to be ready for His appearing."

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892)
"The moon shall turn to blood before the great day of the Lord. It is a signal from heaven to those who dwell on earth to prepare for judgment."

Matthew Henry (1662–1714)
"The darkening of the sun and the turning of the moon to blood are dreadful signs of the last days, calling all to repentance."

Dwight L. Moody (1837–1899)
"The blood-red moon foretold in Scripture will be a terrifying sign for those unready, but a welcome sign for the faithful awaiting their Savior."

Oswald Chambers (1874–1917)
"When the moon turns to blood, it will be a sign to all that the time of grace is ending, and judgment is near."

A.W. Tozer (1897–1963)
"The blood-red moon will be one of the great signs of the last days, signaling to the world that the Creator is coming to judge His creation."

HOW PEOPLE WOULD BE IN THE LAST DAYS

50 Bible Verse About How People Will Be in the Last Days

1. People Will Be Mockers
Bible Verse: 2 Peter 3:3 "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,"
Description: Mocking God’s promises, especially the return of Christ, will become common.

2, People Will Be Lovers of Self
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:1-2 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Description: Self-centeredness will dominate, with people prioritizing themselves over others.

3, People Will Be Lovers of Money
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3: "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Description: Greed and materialism will define people’s lives in the last days.

4. People Will Be Lovers of Violence
Bible Verse: Genesis 6:11-13 "The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth."
Description: In the days of Noah, the earth was filled with violence, and Jesus said the last days would be like the days of Noah.

5. People Will Be Haters of God Bible Verse: Romans 1:30 "Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,"

Description: Many will openly hate God and speak against Him.

6. People Will Boast About Their Sin
Bible Verse: Isaiah 3: "The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves."
Description: People will openly flaunt their sin without shame or fear of judgment.

7. People Will Be Filled with Fear
Bible Verse: Luke 21:26 "Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."
Description: Fear and anxiety will overwhelm people as they witness terrifying events on earth.

8. People Will Commit Sexual Immorality
Bible Verse: Revelation 9:21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts."
Description: Sexual immorality will increase, with people refusing to repent.

9. People Will Be Lovers of Violence
Bible Verse: Genesis 6:11-1 "The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth."
Description: In the days of Noah, the earth was filled with violence, and Jesus said the last days would be like the days of Noah.

10. People Will Lack Natural Affection
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:3 "Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,"
Description: Family bonds and genuine human affection will be broken, resulting in cold and heartless behavior.

11. People Will Be False Accusers

Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:3 "Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,"

Description: Slander and false accusations will be common.

12. People Will Be Proud and Arrogant
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:2 "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Description: Pride and arrogance will lead people to exalt themselves and reject God.

13. People Will Be Blasphemers
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:2
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Description: Blasphemy and irreverence toward God will become widespread.

14. People Will Be Disobedient to Parents
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:2 "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Description: Disrespect and disobedience toward parents will increase among children.

15. People Will Be Unthankful
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3: "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Description: Gratitude will disappear, and people will take God’s blessings for granted.

16. People Will Be Unholy
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Description: A lack of reverence for what is sacred will characterize people’s lives.

17. People Will Be Trucebreakers
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,"
Description: People will break promises and agreements, showing a lack of integrity.

18. People Will Be Without Self-Control
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,"
Description: People will lack self-control, indulging in every desire.

19. People Will Be Fierce
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:3 "Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,"
Description: Brutality and cruelty toward others will increase, leading to violent and harsh behavior.

20. People Will Despise Those Who Are Good
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,"
Description: Righteousness and those who practice it will be hated by the world.

21. People Will Be Traitors
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3: "Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;"
Description: Betrayal of trust and loyalty will be commonplace in relationships.

22. People Will Be Reckless
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3: "Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;"
Description: Recklessness and impulsiveness will define people’s actions.

23. People Will Be Conceited (Highminded)
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;"
Description: People will be consumed with self-importance, boasting about themselves.

24. People Will Be Lovers of Pleasure More than Lovers of God
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:4 "Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;"
Description: Pleasure and indulgence will take priority over devotion to God.

25. People Will Have a Form of Godliness but Deny Its Power
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3: "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
Description: Outward religiosity will exist without genuine faith or spiritual power.

26. People Will Be Deceivers
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3:1 "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived."
Description: Deception will be rampant, with people actively leading others away from the truth.

27. People Will Follow Doctrines of Demons
Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 4: "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
Description: False teachings inspired by demonic forces will lead many astray from the faith.

28. People Will Reject Sound Doctrine
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 4:3- "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."
Description: People will abandon biblical teaching in favor of messages that satisfy their desires.

29. People Will Be Easily Offended
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:10 "And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another."
Description: People will become increasingly sensitive, easily offended, and prone to conflict.

30. People Will Hate One Another
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:10 "And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another."
Description: Hatred will dominate human relationships, leading to betrayal and hostility.

31. People Will Be Betrayers
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:10 "And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another."
Description: Betrayal of friends, family, and fellow believers will be widespread.

32. People Will Be Lawless
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold."
Description: Lawlessness will increase, leading to a lack of love and compassion.

33. People Will Be Given to Strong Delusion
Bible Verse: 2 Thessalonians 2:11
"And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:"
Description: God will allow those who reject truth to be deluded and believe lies.

34. People Will Lack Understanding
Bible Verse: Romans 1:3 "Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:"
Description: A lack of understanding will characterize people’s thinking, resulting in foolish decisions.

35. People Will Abandon the Faith

Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"

Description: Many will abandon their faith, following deceptive spirits and false teachings.

36. Panic and Terror Among People

Bible Verse: Luke 21:26 "Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."

Description: People’s hearts will fail them from fear as they witness terrifying events on the earth and in the heavens, signaling that the end is near.

37. The Love of People Will Grow Cold
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:1 "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold."
Description: As lawlessness increases, the love of many will grow cold, resulting in widespread moral decay and relational breakdown.

38. People Will Live as in the Days of Noah
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:37-39 "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be."
Description: Just as people lived carelessly in the days of Noah, unaware of the coming flood, so too will people be unprepared for the return of Jesus.

39. People Will Lovers for Pleasure
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 3: "Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;"
Description: In the last days, people will become lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, focusing on self-indulgence.

40. People Will Be Scoffers
Bible Verse: 2 Peter 3:3-4 "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation."
Description: In the last days, people will mock the idea of Jesus’ return, questioning whether it will happen, despite the clear signs.

41. People Will Abandon the Faith
Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
Description: Many will abandon their faith, following deceptive spirits and teachings of demons, leading to widespread apostasy.

42. Betrayal Among People Bible

Verse: Matthew 24:10 "And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another."

Description: Many will betray and hate one another, leading to widespread relational strife and hostility.

43. People Will Be Arrogant Toward God

Bible Verse: Isaiah 2:17 "And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day."

Description: Arrogance and pride toward God will be common, with people exalting themselves above Him.

44. A Day of Distress and Darkness

Bible Verse: Zephaniah 1:15-16 "That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers."

Description: Zephaniah describes a time of great distress and anguish, marked by darkness, clouds, and trumpet blasts, signifying impending judgment.

45. People Will be Like People in Days Will Be Like Lot’s Bible Verse: Luke 17:28-30 "Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed."

Description: People will live as they did in the days of Lot—engaging in normal activities, unaware of the sudden destruction that will come upon them.

46. People Will Be Refined Through Trials

Bible Verse: Zechariah 13:7-9 "Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the Lord, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein. And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God."

Description: Zechariah foretells a time when God will allow people to go through severe trials, refining them like silver and gold before His return.

47. People Will Be Arrogant Toward God

Bible Verse: Isaiah 2:17 "And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day."

Description: Arrogance and pride will dominate, as people exalt themselves above God. However, the Lord will humble them, and only He will be exalted in the end.

48. People Will Be Idolaters

Bible Verse: Revelation 9:20 "And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:" Description: Idolatry of material things and false gods will increase.

49. People Will Follow the Antichrist Bible Verse: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 "Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God."

Description: Many will be deceived by the Antichrist, who will exalt himself as God.

50. People Will Worship the Creation Rather than the Creator

Bible Verse: Romans 1:25 "Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."

Description: Idolatry of nature and creation will replace worship of the true God.

Quotes About

Martin Luther (1483–1546)
"Before Christ returns, people will grow more wicked, and the love of many will grow cold. Let us cling to the truth in these perilous times."

John Calvin (1509–1564)
"In the last days, men will mock the truth and pursue evil. But those who are truly His will remain faithful, awaiting His return."

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758)
"People in the last days will be proud, ungrateful, and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. These are the signs of the approaching end."

George Whitefield (1714–1770)

Quote:
"The days before the Lord’s return will be marked by men walking after their own lusts. Let us keep watch, for His coming is near.

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900)
"People living in the last days will reject sound doctrine and follow their own desires. These things are written as warnings for us to be ready."

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892)
"Before the coming of the Lord, people will be lovers of sin, scoffers, and deniers of truth. But let us hold fast to the gospel, for His return is certain.

Matthew Henry (1662–1714)
"In the last days, people will fall away from the truth, being led by their own lusts. Yet, we are called to be faithful until the end."

Dwight L. Moody (1837–1899)
"People in the last days will live for themselves, ignoring God and His commands. Let us live for Christ in these dark times."

Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994)
"In the last days, people will be lovers of self and haters of God. Let us preach the truth while there is still time."

A.W. Tozer (1897–1963)
"The last days will be characterized by men seeking their own pleasure rather than God. Let us not be conformed to this world."

David Wilkerson (1931–2011)
"We are living in the days the Bible warned about, where people have a form of godliness but deny its power. Let us remain faithful."

Oswald Chambers (1874–1917)
"In the last days, people will claim to know God but live as if He does not exist. Our task is to remain faithful witnesses."

Francis Schaeffer (1912–1984)
"The Bible tells us that in the last days, people will abandon truth and live by their own desires. This is the age in which we live—let us be light in the darkness."

John Chrysostom (347–407 AD) "In the last days, men will be lovers of self, neglecting God and living for worldly pleasures. Let us not follow their example but remain faithful to Christ."

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD)

The days before the return of Christ will be marked by moral decay, with people seeking their own desires rather than the will of God."

Tertullian (155–240 AD)

"As the last days approach, people will become bold in their sin and mockers of the truth. Yet, the faithful must endure until the end."

Polycarp of Smyrna (69–155 AD)

"In the days before His return, men will follow their own desires, abandoning the truth. Let us remain steadfast in faith and love."

Cyprian of Carthage (200–258 AD)

"In the last days, people will mock God and turn away from righteousness. But blessed are those who endure and keep their faith."

Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)

"As the last days draw near, people will become more corrupt, seeking earthly pleasures rather than eternal truth."

John Wycliffe (1320–1384)

"In the last days, people will be lovers of sin, growing cold in their love for God and neighbor. Yet, the faithful must remain steadfast."

THERE WOULD BE SIGNS IN the Stars

Bringing the Bible to Life!

Signs in the Stars Will Cause Fear and Perplexity

Bible Verse: Luke 21:25-27 "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory."

Description: Luke records Jesus mentioning signs in the stars, along with distress on earth. These cosmic signs will cause fear and confusion among nations, preceding Jesus’ return in power and glory.

Stars Will Fall After the Tribulation
Bible Verse: Matthew 24:29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken."
Description: Jesus describes that after the tribulation, stars will fall from heaven, accompanied by the darkening of the sun and moon. This event signals the end of the age and His imminent return.

Stars Falling as a Key Sign of the End Times
Bible Verse: Mark 13:24-25 "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken."
Description: Mark reiterates Jesus' prophecy, emphasizing cosmic disturbances, with stars falling from heaven as a key sign of the end times.

Stars Will Fall Like Figs from a Tree
Bible Verse: Revelation 6:12-13 "And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind."
Description: At the opening of the sixth seal, cosmic disturbances occur, with stars falling to the earth like figs shaken from a tree. This signifies a moment of great upheaval and divine judgment.

Stars Will Cease to Give Light During God’s Wrath
Bible Verse: Isaiah 13:9-10 "Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it. For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine."
Description: Isaiah prophesies that during the "day of the Lord," stars will cease to give their light, along with the darkening of the sun and moon, symbolizing God’s wrath and judgment upon the earth.

The Stars Will Be Darkened as Judgment Falls
Bible Verse: Ezekiel 32:7-8 "And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light. All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee, and set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord God."
Description: Ezekiel describes the darkening of the stars, sun, and moon, symbolizing a time of divine judgment and calamity upon the earth.

Stars Will Withdraw Their Shining
Bible Verse: Joel 2:10 "The earth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining."
Description: Joel speaks of a time when the stars will cease to shine, accompanied by trembling in the heavens and darkening of the sun and moon, signifying the approach of the "day of the Lord."

Stars Will Be Darkened Before the Day of the Lord
Bible Verse: Joel 3:15 "The sun and the moon shall be darkened, and the stars shall withdraw their shining."
Description: This prophecy repeats the imagery of cosmic darkness, with stars ceasing to shine as part of the apocalyptic events surrounding the "day of the Lord."

Seek the Creator Who Controls the Stars
Bible Verse: Amos 5:8 "Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his name."
Description: Amos calls people to seek the Creator, who has power over the stars and can bring about cosmic signs, including darkening the day and turning it into night.

Quotes About Signs in the Stars

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD)
"When the stars give their signs, it will be a moment of awe and terror for those who are not prepared. These heavenly signs will signal the nearness of the final judgment."

Tertullian (155–240 AD)
"The heavens will declare the glory of God, but in the last days, they will also declare His coming judgment through signs in the stars."
Context:
Tertullian interpreted signs in the stars as supernatural phenomena that would precede Christ’s return and the final judgment.

Polycarp of Smyrna (69–155 AD)
"Before the return of the Lord, there will be signs in the stars, reminding us that the heavens are under His command."

John Wycliffe (1320–1384)
"Signs in the stars will mark the last days, as foretold by the prophets. Let us heed these warnings and prepare our hearts."

J.C. Ryle (1816–1900)
"The Lord has said there will be signs in the stars. When these things begin to happen, let us look up, for our redemption is near."

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892)
"The stars shall give their signs, and men shall tremble at the sight. These things remind us that the day of the Lord is drawing near."

Matthew Henry (1662–1714)
"The signs in the stars will be one of the many wonders of the last days, calling men to repentance and readiness."

Dwight L. Moody (1837–1899)
"The stars will show signs before the return of our Lord. These signs should lead us to repentance and faith."

A.W. Tozer (1897–1963)
"When signs appear in the stars, they will be a testimony to God’s power and a reminder that His judgment is near."

Oswald Chambers (1874–1917)
"The signs in the stars are part of the great cosmic events that will precede the return of Christ. Let us not be found sleepi

Francis Schaeffer (1912–1984)
"The prophecy of signs in the stars is being fulfilled before our eyes. These signs are reminders that history is under God’s control."

The Day of the Lord

Bringing the Bible to Life!

The Day of the Lord Will Come as a Thief in the Night
Bible Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:2 "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night."

The Day of the Lord Will Not Come Until the Falling Away

Bible Verse: 2 Thessalonians 2:2 "That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand."

The Day of the Lord Will Be Terrible Bible

Verse: Joel 2:11 "And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?"

Signs Will Precede the Day of the Lord Bible

Verse: Joel 2:31 "The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come."

The Day of the Lord Will Bring Judgment in the Valley of Decision

Bible Verse: Joel 3:14 "Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision."

The Day of the Lord Will Bring Down the Proud
Bible Verse: Isaiah 2:1 "For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low."

The Day of the Lord Will Be Destructive
Bible Verse: Isaiah 13:6 "Howl ye; for the day of the Lord is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty."

The Day of the Lord Will Be Cruel and Full of Anger
Bible Verse: Isaiah 13:9 "Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it."

The Day of the Lord Will Be a Cloudy Day
Bible Verse: Ezekiel 30:3 "For the day is near, even the day of the Lord is near, a cloudy day; it shall be the time of the heathen."

The Day of the Lord Will Be Darkness
Bible Verse: Amos 5:18 "Woe unto you that desire the day of the Lord! to what end is it for you? the day of the Lord is darkness, and not light."

The Day of the Lord Is Near Upon All Nations
Bible Verse: Obadiah 1:15 "For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head."

The Day of the Lord Will Be a Sacrifice
Bible Verse: Zephaniah 1:7 "Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord God: for the day of the Lord is at hand: for the Lord hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests."

The Day of the Lord Will Be Great and Terrifying
Bible Verse: Zephaniah 1:14-15 "The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the Lord: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness."

The Day of the Lord’s Anger Will Come Swiftly
Bible Verse: Zephaniah 2:2-3 "Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you, before the day of the Lord's anger come upon you. Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord's anger."

The Day of the Lord Will Be Great and Dreadful
Bible Verse: Malachi 4:5 "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord."

The Day of the Lord Will Bring Fire and Destruction
Bible Verse: 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."

The Day of the Lord Will Bring Destruction

Bible Verse: Joel 1:15 "Alas for the day! for the day of the Lord is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come."

John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD) "The Day of the Lord is not to be feared by those who walk in righteousness, but a day of joy and triumph."

Dwight L. Moody (1837–1899 AD) "The Day of the Lord will be a day of glory for those who have trusted Him, and a day of regret for those who have not."

Quotes About the Day of the Lord

Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD)
"The last day is hidden, that every day may be watched."

John Wesley (1703–1791 AD)
"On the Day of the Lord, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess the glory of His righteousness."

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758 AD)
"The Day of the Lord will bring the light of His justice upon all mankind, revealing the hearts of men."

Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892 AD)
"The great and terrible day of the Lord will bring with it both glory and dread—glory for His saints, dread for the unrepentant."

Martin Luther (1483–1546 AD)
"On that great day, all that is hidden shall be revealed, and the truth shall stand eternal.

Athanasius of Alexandria (c. 296–373 AD)
"Let us live as though the Day of the Lord is near, for in truth, it is ever at hand."

Thomas à Kempis (1380–1471 AD)
"Blessed is he who watches and keeps his garments, for the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night."

Clement of Rome (c. 35–99 AD)
"Let us be vigilant, for the coming of the Lord draws near, and His judgment will be righteous."

John Calvin (1509–1564 AD)
"When the Lord returns, He will bring both reward and recompense; let us prepare our hearts for His appearing."

Polycarp of Smyrna (c. 69–155 AD)
"He who endures to the end shall rejoice when the Day of the Lord arrives in glory."

Pascal (1623–1662 AD)
"The Day of the Lord will be a day of revelation, where faith will no longer be hidden but will shine in the sight of all."

George Whitefield (1714–1770 AD)
"Prepare, prepare for the coming of the Lord! For His day is near, and none shall escape His eye."

Tertullian (c. 155–240 AD)
"The Day of the Lord will come swiftly, and on that day, the works of man will be tried by fire."

Francis of Assisi (c. 1181–1226 AD)
"Blessed are those who, with humble hearts, await the coming of the Lord with gladness."

Richard Baxter (1615–1691 AD)
"Watch, for the Lord comes with power, and His day will bring both terror and triumph.

Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 130–202 AD)
"The Day of the Lord is the fulfillment of His promise, the day when righteousness shall reign forever.

Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109 AD)
"The Day of the Lord will reveal the glory of His mercy and the justice of His wrath."

On That Day...

On the day when Jesus returns to the Earth, the Scriptures clearly tell us what happens to the Believer on that day. Believers, both deceased and living, will experience a miraculous transformation. The dead in Christ will rise first, followed by those who are alive, who will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. This signifies the fulfillment of God's promise of eternal life and the ultimate redemption of the faithful. It is a moment of unprecedented joy and triumph, where believers are forever united with Christ, stepping into an eternity free from sorrow and sin, as they commence their everlasting life in His divine presence.

How Believers Should Be Living

Believers are called to maintain an active posture of readiness and expectancy, living lives that reflect their faith and readiness for His coming. The Scriptures urge believers to stay spiritually awake, clothed in righteousness, and engaged in godly pursuits, exemplifying the profound hope and eager anticipation of meeting the Lord in the air. By embodying these virtues, believers demonstrate their preparedness for the day when they will meet Christ face to face.

Bible Verses About Happens to Believers on the Day Jesus Returns:

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 KJV: "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord."

1 Corinthians 15:52 KJV: "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."

Matthew 24:30-31 KJV: "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."

Fulfillment of Promise:

John 14:3 KJV: "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

Hebrews 9:28 KJV: "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation."

Fulfillment of Prophecy:

Daniel 12:1-3 KJV: "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."

Zechariah 14:4 KJV: "And his feet shall stand in that day upon the Mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the Mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south."

Quotes About The Day Jesus Returns

Vance Havner (1901-1986): "When He appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming."

John Charles Ryle (1816-1900): "He shall come the second time to reign – to put down every enemy beneath His feet, to take the kingdom of this world for His inheritance, to rule them with righteousness, to judge all men and to live forevermore."

Henry Allen Ironside (1876-1951): "Christ will come again to take to Himself those who are His own, that where He is, there we may be also."

Alexander MacLaren (1826-1910): "At Christ’s coming, the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."

Adoniram Judson (1788-1850): "Our work here is the preparation for the eternal embrace of the Savior."

John Owen (1616-1683): "Christ’s return will be the most glorious event this world will ever witness."

George Whitefield (1714-1770): "I am daily waiting for the coming of the Son of God."

Matthew Henry (1662-1714): "The return of Christ will be swift, sudden, and unexpected."

Thomas Watson (1620-1686): "This life is but a dressing room for eternity; that is the great day of appearing."

John Newton (1725-1807): "When we see Christ, we shall be made like Him, for we shall see Him as He is."