The Gospel’s Role in the Final Days of Humanity

AMY TURNER

I think it’s fair to say a lot people wonder if we are living in the final days before the return of Jesus. Over time, different signs have been suggested as evidence. Some point to moral troubles, while others mention the rise of digital, cashless economies. Yet, while these issues often capture attention, Jesus provided a clear marker to watch for.

In Matthew 24:14, Jesus says, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” This verse highlights the spreading of the gospel to every nation as the true sign of the approaching end.

Instead of guessing about timelines or events, it is wise to focus on what remains unfinished. There are still people around the world who have not heard the message of Jesus.

But He said to them, “It is not for you to know periods of time or appointed times which the Father has set by His own authority; but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth.”

Acts 1:7-8