Third Temple Rebuild and the Rise of the Nephilim: Are We Witnessing the Last Days?

As the world races forward, technological advances and global unrest are aligning in ways that echo the prophecies of Scripture.

Joe Kirby, founder of Off the Kirb Ministries, told Charisma Media in an interview that as he studied end times prophecy, “It was like getting saved again. The Bible just opened up—Zechariah, Daniel, Revelation—even the parables of Jesus became alive, showing the reality of the new kingdom.”

Kirby points to the rise of new technologies as key indicators. Digital IDs, facial recognition, cashless societies and even Neuralink-style brain chips raise serious concerns about control and surveillance. “I’m not saying these are the mark of the beast, but it does concern me,” he notes. “Once people have these technologies, it will be tough to buy, sell or participate fully in society if you don’t have them.”

Alongside these innovations, Kirby sees cultural signs fulfilling biblical warnings: selfishness, thanklessness and a growing apostasy. “People are deconstructing their faith, mocking Christ and chasing self-gratification,” he says. “The Bible predicted this, and we’re seeing it in real time.”

Prophetic developments in Israel also capture Kirby’s attention. He references Ezekiel 38, noting the alignment of modern nations with ancient prophecies. “Persia is Iran, Kush is Ethiopia and modern Russia fits the role of Magog,” he explains. “When nations turn against Israel, it’s a direct fulfillment of prophecy.” He also highlights the significance of the red heifer, whose rarity is tied to the rebuilding of the Third Temple. “The temple can’t be rebuilt without it,” Kirby says, underscoring the potential for dramatic events in the Middle East that may fulfill end-times prophecy.

Kirby doesn’t stop at political or technological signs—he also examines the spiritual and supernatural. He points to the Nephilim and the days of Noah as examples of the world’s increasing corruption and the overlap between natural and spiritual realms. “Fallen angels once walked among humans,” he says. “The Bible says the abyss will be opened in the last days, and these evil beings will be unleashed. This should give us urgency in evangelism.”

Indeed, evangelism is at the heart of Kirby’s mission. “The gospel melts my heart,” he declares. “We’ll have plenty of time to sing hymns in heaven, but we’ll never have the chance to reach the lost once the door is closed. That urgency drives everything I do.” Through online videos and street evangelism, Kirby uses current events, prophecy and even cultural fascination with giants and the supernatural to lead people to Christ.

In a time when technology, global unrest and moral decay point to the end times, Christians are called not only to watch—but to act, preach and share the gospel with urgency.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.