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Last Day Events
Signs on the Earth
Jesus declares: “There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,
and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations” (
Luke 21:25
;
Matthew 24:29
;
Mark 13:24-26
;
Revelation 6:12-17
). Those who
behold these harbingers of His coming are to “know that it is near,
even at the doors” (
Matthew 24:33
).—
The Great Controversy, 37,
38
(1911).
The nations are in unrest. Times of perplexity are upon us. Men’s
hearts are failing them for fear of the things that are coming upon
the earth. But those who believe in God will hear His voice amid
the storm, saying, “It is I; be not afraid.”—
The Signs of the Times,
October 9, 1901
.
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Strange and eventful history is being recorded in the books of
heaven—events which it was declared should shortly precede the
great day of God. Everything in the world is in an unsettled state.—
Manuscript Releases 3:313
(1908).
False Prophets
As one of the signs of Jerusalem’s destruction, Christ had said,
“Many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many” [
Matthew
24:11
]. False prophets did rise, deceiving the people and leading great
numbers into the desert. Magicians and sorcerers, claiming miraculous
power, drew the people after them into the mountain solitudes. But
this prophecy was spoken also for the last days. This sign is given as a
sign of the second advent.—
The Desire of Ages, 631
(1898).
We shall encounter false claims, false prophets will arise, there
will be false dreams and false visions, but preach the Word; be not
drawn away from the voice of God in His Word.—
Selected Messages
2:49
(1894).
I have been shown many who will claim to be especially taught
of God, and will attempt to lead others, and from mistaken ideas of
duty they will undertake a work that God has never laid upon them.
Confusion will be the result. Let everyone seek God most earnestly
for himself that he may individually understand His will.—
Selected
Messages 2:72
(1893).
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