The end of history is marked by the arrival of the Messiah and the establishment of God’s kingdom. It is a period of godlessness and persecution of God’s people, between Jesus’ first coming and his return.
OT expectation of the last days
The Messianic kingdom Isa 2:2-4 Mic 4:1-3 Also see Isa 9:6-7; 11:1-9; 65:20-25; Jer 33:15
The restoration of Israel Jer 33:16; Hos 3:5 Also see: Isa 25:9; Jer 30:9; 50:4; Joel 3:1; Zec 8:23
The day of the LORD Isa 13:6-12; Eze 30:3; Joel 2:11,30-31; Am 5:18-20; Ac 2:19-20
Jesus Christ’s coming introduces the last days
The timing of his revelation 1Pe 1:20 Also See: Gal 4:4-5
The announcement of God’s kingdom Mk 1:15 Also see: Mt 12:28 Lk 11:20; Lk 4:43; 8:1
The fulfilment of Messianic promise Lk 4:18-21 Also see: Isa 61:1-2; Mt 11:4-5 Lk 7:22
The outpouring of the Spirit Ac 2:16-18 Also see: Joel 2:28-29; Eze 36:27
Revelation in the last days
Heb 1:1-2 Also see: Mt 13:16-17 Lk 10:23-24; Ro 16:25-26; Eph 3:9; Col 1:26
Redemption in the last days
Heb 9:26 Also see: Da 9:24; Ac 2:21; Joel 2:32; 2Co 6:2; Isa 49:8; 1Pe 1:18-20
Features of the last days
Godlessness 2Ti 3:1-5 Also see: Da 12:10
Deception and apostasy 1Ti 4:1 Also see: Mt 24:4-5 Mk 13:5 Lk 21:8; Mt 24:10-12; 1Jn 2:18-19
Scoffing 2Pe 3:3-4; Jude 18-19
Persecution Da 11:33-35; Mk 10:30; Lk 21:12-17 Mt 24:9-10 Mk 13:9-13
Jesus Christ’s return brings the last days to a close
It ushers in a new era Heb 9:28 Also see: Mt 13:49; 24:3
It is identified with the day of the LORD 2Co 1:14; 1Th 5:2; 2Pe 3:10
Living in the last days
Heb 6:5 Between Jesus Christ’s comings, believers have a foretaste of the age to come. Also see: Eph 1:19-21; Col 3:1-4; Heb 10:24-25
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all of my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
