Because the Time is Near

'The end of the world is coming.' From roadside signs to science fiction films, this slogan underscores our society s nervous fascination with the future. Whether it s a giant asteroid, a worldwide plague, or some other global catastrophe, the end of the world is a terrifying prospect at least for those who have no idea what it will be like. For Christians, however, the end of the world should be anything but dreadful. In fact, it should be something we look forward to. Why? Because God has told us how the world will end. And He has assured us that the end of this age will mark the beginning of a new, glorious one in which we will serve and worship Him in sinless perfection. Our eternal hope, as believers, is intimately tied to the end of this world. All of this is laid out in the book of Revelation. Not only is Revelation the inspired Word of God, it is also the only New Testament book that includes a promised spiritual blessing for those who study and apply its message. As such, it