Looking at the news and the world around us, we can’t help but wonder, “Are we seeing the signs of the End Times?” In this video, Pastor James Kaddis highlights the Top 10 Signs of the End Times. I’ve added other videos, quoted the Bible verses he mentioned, and included Bible Study links so you can dig deeper.
10 Signs the End is Near!
Note: Pastor James uses the King James Version (KJV) in the video. I prefer the New Living Translation (NLT), which is in modern language.
10 Signs of the End Times
1. The Birth of the Nation of Israel
The miracle called Israel, a country born in one day, is the first sign because it triggered the start of the birth pains. The Last Days began with Jesus’ ministry. The “End Times” or the birth pains began on May 14, 1948.
“Who has ever seen anything as strange as this?
Isaiah 66:8 NLT
Who ever heard of such a thing?
Has a nation ever been born in a single day?
Has a country ever come forth in a mere moment?
But by the time Jerusalem’s [Zion’s] birth pains begin,
her children will be born.”
“And give them this message from the Sovereign Lord: I will gather the people of Israel from among the nations. I will bring them home to their own land from the places where they have been scattered.”
Ezekiel 37:21 NLT
The Miracle Called Israel
Are we in the Last Days or the End Times?
Dig deeper: Are We In the Last Days or the End Times Bible Study
“I will firmly plant them there
Amos 9:15 NLT
in their own land.
They will never again be uprooted
from the land I have given them,”
says the Lord your God.
2. Explosion of Knowledge and Travel
Think about it. Look how we’ve progressed…
- In the 20th Century, from horse to space exploration.
- Back in 1900, human knowledge doubled every 100 years.
- In 2025, human knowledge doubles every 12 hours.
“But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase.”
Daniel 12:4 NLT
3. Strong Delusion – Rejection of Truth
“He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them. 11 So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies.”
2 Thessalonians 2:10-11
“You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3 They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. 4 They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. 5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!”
2 Timothy 3:1-5 NLT
“What sorrow for those who say
Isaiah 5:20 NLT
that evil is good and good is evil,
that dark is light and light is dark,
that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.”
4. Hatred of the Jews (and Christians): the increase of antisemitism and persecution
The U.N. condemned Israel 17 times! The rest of the world, only 6. Related: Why the Jews?
“On that day I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock. All the nations will gather against it to try to move it, but they will only hurt themselves.”
Zechariah 12:3 NLT
“Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.”
2 Timothy 3:12-14 NLT
5. Rise of a Global Government and Economic Control
“He required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead. 17 And no one could buy or sell anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name.”
Revelation 13:16-17 NLT
7. Spiritual Coldness – Apathy, Apostasy, and False Teachers
Re-read 2 Timothy 3:1-5 above.
“And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. 12 Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.”
Matthew 24:11-12 NLT
8. Scoffing and Mocking
“Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and following their own desires. 4 They will say, “What happened to the promise that Jesus is coming again? From before the times of our ancestors, everything has remained the same since the world was first created.”
2 Peter 3:3-4 NLT
2 Peter 3 Bible Study
“They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires.”
Jude 1:18 NLT
Noah was mocked. (See the Great Flood Bible Study)
As in the Days of Noah
9. Creation Groans – Birth Pains
“For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.”
Romans 8:22 NLT
“So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!”
Luke 21:28 NLT
The “salvation” is the Rapture of the Born Again Christians! Any minute now!
10. The Formation of Gog/Magog
The stage is set — military, political, and economic alignment.
ARE YOU READY?
Be aware! Wake up! Feel the urgency!
“So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded.”
1 Thessalonians 5:6 NLT
For God says,
“At just the right time, I heard you.
On the day of salvation, I helped you.”Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.
2 Corithians 6:2 NLT
“And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.”
Titus 2:12-13 NLT
Religion is Satan’s Trap!
Forget religion. Follow Jesus!
Isn’t it about time you let Him in?
If you’re not sure if you’re saved or not, if you truly want to be born again and have the assurance of salvation, receive the Holy Spirit, feel His Shalom — a peace that surpasses all understanding, and get a 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven after you die, or that you won’t be left behind at the Rapture, which can happen at any moment, this is what you have to do…
Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.
- Believe — have Faith — that Jesus is the Christ and He died taking your sins away forever and that He rose from the dead 3 days later.
- Repent of your sins — stop sinning! Do a complete 180-degree turn in your life and surrender your life to Him. When you ask Jesus to forgive you He will. ALL your sins will be wiped clean — past, present, and future! And All means ALL!
- Be Baptized by water baptism — show the world and yourself that you have died to your old life and are born again in Christ.
- Receive the gift of Holy Spirit in your heart.
