The incredible increase in earthquake activity during this century is one of the most dramatic foreshadowings of Jesus’ return and the impending judgment of this unrighteous world. Jesus declared, “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.”

Earthquakes, like all of the Biblical signs of the end, have been on a steady rise throughout our century. In the first 70 years of the Twentieth Century, from 1900 to 1970, there were 34 large documented earthquakes worldwide, a total of one every two years, representing a great increase over the norm of recorded history. Since then, however, the activity has accelerated to an almost unbelievable rate. In the 1970’s there were 17 big earthquakes dispersed throughout the globe, and in the 1980’s there were an incredible 21 quakes of major proportion. In those two decades alone, there was more earthquake activity than in the first 70 years of the century. In the 1990’s the trend has continued. In 1992 alone, there were 110 and no less than 13 devastating earthquakes. Just three short of the total number of earthquakes for the entire first half of this incredible century.

Other signs of the times seem to be accelerating in their rate of fulfillment along with earthquakes, including Man’s defiance of God. Peter’s prophecy in 2 Peter 3 warns us that men will be belligerent and stubbornly ignore all signs of judgment while making fun of prophecy. He advises the end time believer that:

  “… there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
   And saying where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
   For this they are willingly ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
   Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
   But the heavens and earth, which are now by the same word, are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.”  2 Peter 3:3-7

The day of judgment is coming. God has promised to purge the earth of corruption and sin and earthquakes, moral decay, and poor government are signs that the cup of judgment is being filled to the brim. The Holy Spirit has worked hard during the revival of the last two and a half decades to convince the Church (and those who would seek the truth) that Jesus’s promises are true and the world will soon be judged.

Believers should not be dissuaded from the truth, no matter how the world weaves its logic to deceive. Does it not make perfect sense that if Jesus does not come to establish a perfect rule on earth, His first coming would be for nothing? Would the Father allow His Son to be ridiculed, beaten, and murdered and then not allow Him to return to avenge Himself and set the world right?

Christ first came in meekness; lowly, sitting on the colt of an ass and gave himself into the hands of the world so that some men would receive salvation, but that will not be his mood at his second coming. He will return with fire in his eyes and with a sword of judgment in his mouth. That’s what the word says, and it would be an unusual way to express his appearance if it were not so spiritually perfect. Christ’s appearance will burn up everything that cannot stand up to even the slightest gaze of God’s righteous look. Christ will cut down anything and anyone that cannot stand up to his Word. The chaff will be cast into the fire.

The world will melt and tremble at his presence, and Christ and his saints (all true believers) will begin a thousand year reign, ruling with a rod of iron, according to the prophecies written in Revelation. If you have not studied Revelation you owe it to yourself to do so. Start today!

As the day of judgment draws closer and closer God’s warnings echo louder and louder. Crime, corruption, hypocrisy in government and religion, and lusts of all sort are today’s norm. The cup of iniquity is filling and the signs of the times are ripening. As prophesied in 1 & 2 Timothy, seducing spirits are selling the doctrines of devils. Sin is said to be good; doing your own thing is righteous – indeed we live in the perilous times of the last days.

Let the Church boldly say, Warning: Doing drugs and excessive drink is hazardous to your health. Warning: Pornography is hazardous to your health. Warning: Free sex is hazardous to your health.Warning: Being Homosexual is hazardous to your health. Warning: Adultery is hazardous to the health of the family.Warning: Man’s spirit cannot stand the effects of ungodliness.

Everything points to the soon return of Jesus.

  “Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of person ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
   looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
  Nevertheless we, according to the promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
   Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”
2 Peter 3:11-14

This is the sure way to be spared the fiery judgment which is coming on the earth. If we live“spotless and blameless” lives in Christ, doing His will and seeking to walk by faith in the Spirit, then we can hope in the rapture, which likely will come before the great tribulation that is to come upon all the world according to Revelation. (Rev.3:10)

Let us do what we know in our heart is right. Let us unashamedly bring forth the fruit of the Spirit: godliness, kindness, patience, and love. To use the words of Peter, ” … give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, ye shall never fall: for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord Savior Jesus Christ.”