Not only did Jesus believe in a real Satan and his abilities and powers, but knew that this invisible creature was the ruler of this world. Paul’s beliefs in satanic powers are identical with that of Jesus Christ. The two doctrines stand together.9

“Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man" (Luke 21:36).

3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be pelo more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

3 When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be pelo escape.

John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is The Rise of Evil on Earth: Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled? to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ... James 4:17 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Co-founder of the Heaven's Gate cult, Marshall Applewhite, preached that he and his followers were extraterrestrial beings sent to Earth to guide humanity to the “next level” of existence.

He added that several decades ago, many of our cultural standards were illegal and frowned upon. Just about ten years ago, they then became acceptable, as long as it didn’t influence others.

Although the precise political structure has yet to be formed, the pieces can be seen as falling into place.

The Old Testament prophets were among the first to speak about the end times, providing visions of judgment, restoration, and the coming of God’s final kingdom.

Jim Jones founded the Peoples Temple and styled himself as a messianic figure, claiming to be the reincarnation of Jesus, Buddha, and Lenin. He led his followers to establish Jonestown, where over 900 members died in a mass murder-suicide in 1978.

"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places."

It underscores the importance of staying connected with our spiritual community and nurturing our personal relationship with God.

We are not only talking about fleeting or random bad thoughts or personal decisions about fidelity and social relationships, or drinking, drugs, pornography, gambling, or money. Those are very important, but they are just the avenues of entry into a larger spiritual world of truly universal evil that results in death.