ACTIVE FAITH CHURCH NIGERIA

COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY ON the SIGNS OF THE END TIME

INTRODUCTION

The Bible teaches that there will be certain signs and events that will occur before the end of the world. Jesus himself gave his disciples a detailed description of these signs in Matthew 24:1-14, and the apostle Paul wrote about them in 2 Timothy 3:1-5. In this study, we will explore these signs and what they mean for believers today.

THE SIGNS OF THE END TIME

1. Wars and Rumors of Wars (Matthew 24:6-7)

Jesus said that wars and rumors of wars would be a sign of the end times. This has been a characteristic of human history, but in the end times, it will increase in frequency and intensity.

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- What are some current events that could be considered "wars and rumors of wars"?

- How should believers respond to the threat of war and violence?

2. Famines and Earthquakes (Matthew 24:7-8)

Jesus also mentioned famines and earthquakes as signs of the end times. These natural disasters will increase in frequency and severity.

- What are some recent examples of famines and earthquakes that have occurred around the world?

- How can believers respond to these disasters in a way that honors God?

3. Pestilences and Troubles (Matthew 24:7-8)

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Jesus mentioned pestilences (diseases) and troubles as signs of the end times. These will increase in frequency and severity.

- What are some current pandemics and epidemics that could be considered "pestilences"?

- How can believers respond to these health crises in a way that honors God?

4. Increase of Wickedness (Matthew 24:12)

Jesus said that wickedness will increase in the end times, leading to a decline in morality and an increase in lawlessness.

- What are some examples of how wickedness is increasing in our world today?

- How can believers respond to this increase in wickedness?

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5. False Prophets and Teachers (Matthew 24:11)

Jesus warned that false prophets and teachers would arise in the end times, leading many astray.

- What are some examples of false prophets and teachers that have arisen in recent times?

- How can believers discern false teachings and stay grounded in the truth?

6. Love of Many Will Grow Cold (Matthew 24:12)

Jesus said that the love of many will grow cold in the end times, leading to a decline in spiritual fervor and a lack of commitment to the faith.

- What are some examples of how the love of many has grown cold in our world today?

- How can believers maintain their spiritual fervor and commitment to the faith?

2 Timothy 3:1-5

The apostle Paul wrote about the end times in 2 Timothy 3:1-5, describing a time of great wickedness and apostasy.

1. Lovers of Self (2 Timothy 3:2)

Paul wrote that people will be lovers of self in the end times, prioritizing their own interests and desires above all else.

- What are some examples of how people are prioritizing their own interests and desires above all else in our world today?

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- How can believers prioritize their love for God and others above their own interests and desires?

2. Lovers of Money (2 Timothy 3:2)

Paul also wrote that people will be lovers of money in the end times, prioritizing wealth and material possessions above all else.

- What are some examples of how people are prioritizing wealth and material possessions above all else in our world today?

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- How can believers prioritize their love for God and others above their love of money?

3. Boastful and Proud (2 Timothy 3:2)

Paul wrote that people will be boastful and proud in the end times, exalting themselves above others.

- What are some examples of how people are exalting themselves above others in our world today?

- How can believers cultivate humility and prioritize the interests of others?

4. Disobedient to Parents (2 Timothy 3:2)

Paul also wrote that people will be disobedient to parents in the end times, showing a lack of respect for authority.

- What are some examples of how people are showing a lack of respect for authority in our world today?

- How can believers cultivate respect for authority and prioritize honoring their parents?

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5. Without Self-Control (2 Timothy 3:3)

Paul wrote that people will be without self-control in the end times, lacking the ability to control their thoughts, words, and actions.

- What are some examples of how people are lacking self-control in our world today?

- How can believers cultivate self-control and prioritize living a disciplined