The Bible offers a clear and prophetic glimpse into what the end of the age will look like. Throughout Scripture, God has consistently warned His people to be alert, to stay ready, and to discern the signs of the times. Today, with increasing global instability, natural disasters, moral decay, and spiritual apathy, many believers are asking, “Are we living in the last days?”
The New Testament—and especially the teachings of Jesus, Paul, and John—makes it clear that the end times will be marked by unprecedented challenges, deception, and tribulation. But they also point to the glorious return of Christ, the rapture of the Church, and the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom.
In this article, we’ll explore what the Bible says about the end times, examine key signs and events, and draw encouragement from the Word of God as we await our Savior’s return.
Biblical Signs That Indicate We Are in the Last Days
The Bible outlines specific events and spiritual conditions that will characterize the end times. Jesus Himself warned that before His return, there would be wars, famines, earthquakes, persecution, and widespread deception. Paul spoke of apostasy in the Church, while John recorded cosmic signs and global upheaval in the Book of Revelation.
These signs are not to instill fear in believers but to awaken faith and urgency. They remind us that God’s prophetic calendar is unfolding before our eyes and that now is the time to live in purity, preach the gospel, and remain spiritually alert. These indicators serve as divine signposts pointing to Christ’s soon return.
How Christians Should Prepare for the End Times
In response to the signs and warnings of the end times, the Bible calls us to personal holiness, faithful service, and watchful prayer. Jesus commanded His followers to be likewise servants—prepared for the master’s unexpected return. Paul encouraged believers to put on the armor of God and stand firm. Peter called us to live godly lives and to look forward to the day of the Lord with hope, not dread.
Preparing for the end times is not just about knowing prophecy—it’s about living in obedience. It means being anchored in truth, loving others sincerely, sharing the gospel urgently, and standing firm in faith even when the world grows darker. Those who endure to the end will be saved, and those who walk in righteousness will shine like the stars in God’s eternal kingdom.
Bible Sayings About the End Times and Today’s Signs
False teachers will arise and deceive many.
For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. – Matthew 24:24
The love of many will grow cold.
Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12
The gospel will be preached to all nations.
This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world… and then the end will come. – Matthew 24:14
People will be lovers of themselves.
People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive… – 2 Timothy 3:2
There will be great tribulation.
For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again. – Matthew 24:21
The Antichrist will oppose God.
He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God… – 2 Thessalonians 2:4
Many will fall away from the faith.
At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other. – Matthew 24:10
The day of the Lord will come suddenly.
The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. – 1 Thessalonians 5:2
People will not tolerate sound doctrine.
They will not endure sound doctrine but will turn to myths. – 2 Timothy 4:3–4
Peace and safety will precede destruction.
While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly… – 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Believers should not be asleep spiritually.
So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. – 1 Thessalonians 5:6
The man of sin must be revealed.
That day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed. – 2 Thessalonians 2:3
God will send strong delusion.
God sends them a strong delusion so that they may believe what is false. – 2 Thessalonians 2:11
False peace will be a sign.
They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace. – Jeremiah 6:14
There will be signs in the sun and moon.
There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars… – Luke 21:25
People will faint from fear.
People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world. – Luke 21:26
The heavens will be shaken.
The powers of the heavens will be shaken. – Matthew 24:29
The Lord will come with fire and judgment.
For behold, the Lord will come in fire and His chariots like the whirlwind… – Isaiah 66:15
The righteous will shine like the sun.
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. – Matthew 13:43
Knowledge will increase in the last few days.
Many will run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase. – Daniel 12:4
The earth will be filled with violence.
The earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. – Genesis 6:11
There will be mockers in the last few days.
In the last days scoffers will come, following their own evil desires. – 2 Peter 3:3
Everything will be laid bare.
The earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. – 2 Peter 3:10
Many hearts will grow fearful.
Men’s hearts failing them from fear… – Luke 21:26
Jesus will come unexpectedly.
Therefore keep watch… because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him. – Matthew 24:42–44
The heavens and earth will pass away.
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. – Matthew 24:35
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise.
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish. – 2 Peter 3:9
The elements will melt with heat.
The elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. – 2 Peter 3:10
A new heaven and new earth will come.
We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. – 2 Peter 3:13
The Bride will make herself ready.
His bride has made herself ready. – Revelation 19:7
Blessed is he who stays ready.
Behold, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake. – Revelation 16:15
Jesus will return with power and glory.
They will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. – Mark 13:26
The nations will mourn at His return.
All the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming… – Matthew 24:30
He will separate the righteous from the wicked.
He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. – Matthew 25:32
The wicked will be judged.
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. – Revelation 20:15
The dead will be judged.
The dead were judged according to what they had done… – Revelation 20:12
There will be no more death or pain.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain… – Revelation 21:4
God will dwell with His people.
Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man… He will dwell with them. – Revelation 21:3
Only those who do God’s will enter heaven.
Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter… but only the one who does the will of My Father. – Matthew 7:21
He who endures to the end will be saved.
The one who endures to the end will be saved. – Matthew 24:13
There will be rewards for the faithful.
Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with Me… – Revelation 22:12
The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.”
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” – Revelation 22:17
Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. – Revelation 22:13
Surely He is coming quickly.
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. – Revelation 22:20
God’s people will experience persecution.
You will be hated by everyone because of Me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. – Matthew 10:22
The end will come after tribulation.
Immediately after the tribulation… the powers of the heavens will be shaken. – Matthew 24:29
Christ will send His angels to gather His elect.
He will send His angels… and they will gather His elect from the four winds. – Matthew 24:31
People will live as in the days of Noah.
As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. – Matthew 24:37
Many will be unprepared.
Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. – Matthew 24:40
The faithful servant will be rewarded.
Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. – Matthew 24:46
The unprepared will be cast out.
Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness. – Matthew 22:13
Only the Father knows the exact day and hour.
But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. – Matthew 24:36
Christ will come at an unexpected time.
The Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. – Luke 12:40
Be ready with spiritual oil like the wise virgins.
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. – Matthew 25:4
The door will be shut on the unprepared.
And the door was shut. – Matthew 25:10
Jesus will judge the nations.
He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. – Matthew 25:32
The unrighteous will face eternal punishment.
These will go away into everlasting punishment… – Matthew 25:46
The righteous will enter eternal life.
…but the righteous into eternal life. – Matthew 25:46
Christ will return in flaming fire.
The Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with His powerful angels. – 2 Thessalonians 1:7
He will take vengeance on the disobedient.
He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel. – 2 Thessalonians 1:8
The heavens will vanish like smoke.
The heavens will vanish away like smoke, the earth will grow old like a garment. – Isaiah 51:6
God will create a new heaven and a new earth.
Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth. – Isaiah 65:17
Righteousness will dwell in the new creation.
A new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. – 2 Peter 3:13
The King will reign in righteousness.
A King will reign in righteousness, and rulers will rule with justice. – Isaiah 32:1
Every eye will see Christ’s return.
Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him. – Revelation 1:7
Nations will mourn when they see Him.
All the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. – Revelation 1:7
The Lord comes with thousands of saints.
The Lord comes with thousands upon thousands of His holy ones. – Jude 1:14
He will be glorified in His saints.
He comes… to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe. – 2 Thessalonians 1:10
The earth will be filled with God’s glory.
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. – Habakkuk 2:14
There will be a resurrection of the dead.
There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. – Acts 24:15
Those in the graves will hear His voice.
All who are in the graves will hear His voice and come out. – John 5:28–29
The righteous will shine forever.
Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament. – Daniel 12:3
The wise will understand the times.
The wise shall understand. – Daniel 12:10
The signs of the end will increase like birth pains.
All these are the beginning of birth pains. – Matthew 24:8
Wickedness will multiply.
Wickedness will increase, and love will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12
Many will run to and fro seeking truth.
Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase. – Daniel 12:4
People will mock the truth.
Scoffers will come… saying, “Where is the promise of His coming?” – 2 Peter 3:3–4
Spiritual deception will increase.
Deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons… – 1 Timothy 4:1
Some will abandon their faith.
In later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits. – 1 Timothy 4:1
The Antichrist will perform false signs.
He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven. – Revelation 13:13
People will worship the beast.
All who dwell on the earth will worship him… – Revelation 13:8
A remnant will remain faithful.
These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. – Revelation 14:4
God’s wrath will fall on the beast’s followers.
If anyone worships the beast… he shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God. – Revelation 14:9–10
Christ will defeat the beast.
The beast was captured… and thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. – Revelation 19:20
Satan will be bound for a thousand years.
He seized the dragon… and bound him for a thousand years. – Revelation 20:2
The saints will reign with Christ.
They lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. – Revelation 20:4
Afterward, Satan will be released briefly.
After that, he must be set free for a short time. – Revelation 20:3
The final judgment will come.
I saw a great white throne and Him who was seated on it… – Revelation 20:11
Books will be opened in heaven.
The books were opened… and the dead were judged according to their works. – Revelation 20:12
The righteous will inherit the kingdom.
Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you… – Matthew 25:34
God will wipe away every tear.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes… – Revelation 21:4
The Lamb will be the light of the city.
The Lamb is its light. – Revelation 21:23
Summary
The Bible speaks extensively about the end times, not to provoke fear, but to awaken our hearts to God’s divine timeline and eternal promises. Through prophecies, parables, and visions, Scripture warns of spiritual deception, global distress, and the rise of evil. Yet woven throughout these warnings is a message of hope—Jesus is coming again to redeem His people and establish His everlasting kingdom.
These verses reveal that while the world may face tribulation, the faithful can stand secure in God’s Word. We are called to live in holiness, remain watchful, preach the gospel, and look eagerly for Christ’s return. The end times are not merely about events, but about eternity—where will you spend it?
For every believer, now is the time to draw near to God, deepen your walk with Christ, and anchor your soul in the truth of Scripture. As the signs unfold and the world shifts, may our eyes stay fixed on the Blessed Hope—Jesus Christ, our returning King.
“Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! – Revelation 22:20
