Lesson 5

Is There Hope for Human Survival?

Learn how to read prophecy without being misled. From wars and deception to the sweeping visions of Revelation, this lesson traces the threats Jesus Christ warned would mark the end of the age. It also explains Satan’s role in end-time deception, how Christ’s return brings that influence to an end and why the ultimate outcome for the world is good news.

Lesson Content

Many threats to human survival play prominent roles in prophecies in the Bible.
As we will see in this lesson, many of these threats to human survival play prominent roles in prophecies in the Bible.
Bible prophecy reveals a time of unprecedented suffering ahead, but beyond the darkest days lies an extraordinary promise of hope, deliverance and a world transformed.
Unlike human predictions, Bible prophecy reveals God's plan for the future, including the events leading to Jesus Christ's return and the beginning of a new age.
Jesus Christ warned that widespread religious deception would precede His return, making it essential to distinguish counterfeit Christianity from the true gospel of the Kingdom of God.
Jesus Christ warned that wars, famines, disease and natural disasters would bring widespread suffering, yet these troubling events would be only the beginning of the sorrows preceding His return.
Bible prophecy warns of a sudden, unprecedented time of trouble that will bring humanity to the brink of extinction, but God promises to intervene and deliver those who are prepared for Christ’s return.
Although no one knows when Jesus Christ will return, the Bible reveals how to recognize the warning signs, remain spiritually prepared and trust in God’s perfect timing.
The book of Revelation unveils a dramatic sequence of prophetic events—from the four horsemen and seven seals to the seven trumpets—culminating in Jesus Christ’s triumphant return and the establishment of God’s Kingdom on earth.
The Bible reveals how Satan’s unseen influence has deceived humanity, fueled sin and suffering, and will intensify persecution against God’s faithful followers as Christ’s return approaches.
With Satan’s influence removed, Jesus Christ will usher in a new age of peace, transforming the world by teaching humanity God’s ways and establishing His Kingdom on earth.
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