The 20 Biblical Signs of How the World Will End

The Bible provides clear prophecies about the end of the world, describing signs, judgments, and events leading to the final conclusion of human history. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles foretold global events that would shake the earth before Christ’s return.

Below are 20 biblical signs of how the world will end, based on prophetic Scripture.

1. Increase in Deception and False Messiahs

• Matthew 24:4-5 – “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.”
• False religions, cults, and self-proclaimed saviors will increase worldwide.

2. Wars and Rumors of Wars

• Matthew 24:6-7 – “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed.”
• Conflicts and global instability will intensify.

3. Increase in Natural Disasters

• Luke 21:11 – “There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places.”
• Earthquakes, floods, famines, and pandemics will multiply.

4. Rise of a One-World Government

• Revelation 13:7 – “And authority was given over every tribe, people, language, and nation.”
• A global political and economic system will emerge under the Antichrist.

5. The Mark of the Beast System

• Revelation 13:16-17 – “He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads.”
• A cashless society and digital identification system will be required to buy and sell.

6. Increase in Lawlessness and Moral Decay

• 2 Timothy 3:1-5 – “People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy.”
• Immorality, crime, and rebellion against God will be widespread.

7. The Rebuilding of the Third Temple in Jerusalem

• 2 Thessalonians 2:4 – “He will oppose and exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.”
• The Jewish Temple will be rebuilt, paving the way for the Antichrist’s rule.

8. Global Persecution of Christians

• Matthew 24:9 – “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.”
• Christians will face severe persecution and martyrdom.

9. The Rise of the Antichrist

• 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 – “That day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed.”
• A world leader will rise, claiming to bring peace but opposing God.

10. The Great Apostasy (Falling Away from the Faith)

• 1 Timothy 4:1 – “In later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.”
• Many churches will compromise biblical truth and embrace false teachings.

11. The Gospel Preached to the Whole World

• Matthew 24:14 – “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
• Before the end, every nation and people group will hear the Gospel.

12. The Covenant Between Israel and the Antichrist

• Daniel 9:27 – “He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven’; in the middle of the seven he will put an end to sacrifice and offering.”
• A peace treaty between Israel and the world will mark the beginning of the final 7 years.

13. The Abomination of Desolation

• Matthew 24:15 – “When you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel—let the reader understand.”
• The Antichrist will desecrate the Jewish Temple, declaring himself to be God.

14. The Great Tribulation (7 Years of Global Judgment)

• Matthew 24:21 – “For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.”
• The earth will face unprecedented suffering, plagues, and disasters.

15. The Battle of Armageddon

• Revelation 16:16 – “Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.”
• Nations will gather to fight against Jesus Christ at His return.

16. The Return of Jesus Christ in Glory

• Revelation 19:11-16 – “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.”
• Jesus will return with power, defeating His enemies and establishing His kingdom.

17. The Resurrection of the Dead

• 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – “For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.”
• The righteous will be raised to eternal life, while the wicked will face judgment.

18. The Final Judgment of the Wicked

• Revelation 20:11-15 – “Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.”
• All unbelievers will be judged and cast into eternal punishment.

19. The Creation of a New Heaven and New Earth

• Revelation 21:1 – “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.”
• God will destroy the present world and create a new, perfect kingdom.

20. The Eternal Reign of Christ

• Revelation 22:3-5 – “They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night… and they will reign forever and ever.”
• Jesus will reign with His people forever in righteousness and peace.

Are You Ready for the End?

The Bible’s message is clear: the end of the world is coming, and Jesus Christ is returning. The question is, are you ready?

✅ Jesus offers salvation and eternal life to all who believe in Him (John 3:16).
✅ Those who reject Christ will face eternal separation from God (2 Thessalonians 1:9).
✅ Today is the day to repent and place your faith in Christ (2 Corinthians 6:2).