The world is changing in ways that humanity has never experienced before. From global upheaval to moral collapse, every headline points toward a reality Scripture has long warned about. These are not normal times. They are signs that we are living in the last days, and the urgency for believers to live ready for the return of Christ has never been greater.
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Pastor James Kaddis addressed this reality in a recent message, drawing from Hebrews 10 and other key passages. He emphasized that what we are witnessing today is unlike anything human history has ever seen. “Human history has been changed forever and what the world is experiencing is unprecedented,” Kaddis said. “None of this should surprise us because the Bible told us these things would happen.”
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The Signs of the Day Approaching
Kaddis pointed to several prophetic signs unfolding before our very eyes, each backed by Scripture and evidence from today’s world.
- Global upheaval
Wars, conflicts, and rising tensions across the globe point to the very warnings Jesus gave. Kaddis explained, “Think about the phrase that Jesus keys in on, a simple phrase like wars and rumors of wars. Jesus said that they would intensify just like birth pains and we’re seeing it.” From Ukraine and Russia to unrest in the Middle East and the Pacific, conflicts are multiplying and accelerating. - Moral collapse and lawlessness
Society is unraveling under the weight of sin and rebellion. “This know also that in the last days perilous times shall come,” Kaddis read from 2 Timothy 3, describing people as lovers of themselves, proud, blasphemous, and unthankful. He added, “Look at the crazy confusion right now about things as simple as gender, sexuality, even the value of life. Lawlessness is abounding.” The breakdown of morality is one of the clearest signals that the world is racing toward judgment. - Israel back in the land
Perhaps the most significant sign of the end times is Israel’s restoration as a nation. “Most people don’t want to acknowledge it, but it’s truly a super sign,” Kaddis said, citing Ezekiel 37 and Zechariah 12. “There’s no greater prophetic sign right now that we’re seeing than Israel’s restoration in 1948. Jerusalem is now the epicenter of world controversy just like Zechariah foretold.” The rebirth of Israel fulfills ancient prophecy and places Jerusalem at the center of global tension. - Globalism and technological control
Advances in technology and global centralization are setting the stage for Revelation 13 to come to life. Kaddis warned, “Never before in human history have we ever seen Revelation 13 be a technologically possible thing to happen. Now it’s technologically possible to happen. We’re seeing it.” From central bank digital currencies to artificial intelligence and surveillance systems, the framework for the mark of the beast is being established. - Spiritual apathy and apostasy
A growing rebellion within the church itself is another sobering indicator. “We are seeing a rising rebellion within the church. People within the church denying biblical truth, compromising with culture, abandoning preaching the word,” Kaddis said. He pointed to 1 Timothy 4:1, where the Spirit warns that in the latter times some will depart from the faith and give heed to doctrines of devils. This spiritual apathy is leading many away from truth and weakening the witness of the church.
Final Exhortations
Kaddis closed with a heartfelt call for believers to live differently in light of these truths. He urged Christians to draw near to God, hold fast to their faith, encourage one another in love, stay committed to gathering in fellowship, and above all, anticipate the imminent return of Jesus.
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“Whatever we do, we must not forget that the day is rapidly approaching,” Kaddis said. “We must anticipate the soon return of Christ because it can happen at any moment. It’s all coming sooner than you think. Much sooner than you think. It’s time to be prepared. It’s time to engage. It’s time to seek the Lord because Christ could come back at any moment.”
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
