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It is 1982 and in the Kingdom Hall we are Jehovah's Witnesses. The state of the world shows us the end is close, and Satan is like a roaring lion, seeking to devour us. Ali Millar is waiting for Armageddon. Born into the Jehovah's Witnesses in a town in the Scottish Borders, her childhood revolves around regular meetings in the Kingdom Hall, where she is haunted by vivid images of the Second Coming, her mind populated by the bodies that will litter the earth upon Jehovah's return. In this frightening, cloistered world, Ali grows older. 

When Jesus spoke about the last days, He said that certain signs would make it clear His return is near. What are those signs? And are they evident today? As a Jewish-native Israeli who is a Christian, Amir Tsarfati has a distinct perspective that weaves biblical history, current events, and Bible prophecy together to shine light on the mysteries about the end times. From his vantage point at the epicenter of today’s religious conflict and through careful Bible study, Tsarfati points to Scripture passages that inform us the return of the Lord is imminent.

God is calling you to thrive!Turbulent times are all around us, and Bible prophecies foretold centuries ago read like today’s news headlines. Should we run for the nearest cave? Face reports boldly but blindly? Resign ourselves to trouble ahead? No! God has always had a survival plan to equip believers for the end times. In Last-Days Survival Guide, author and seasoned student of the Greek Rick Renner delivers rock-solid advice for sailing through turbulent seasons with victory.

The study of Bible prophecy can seem complicated or controversial, yet Christians still long to understand what God’s Word reveals about the future. Whenever authors Amir Tsarfati and Barry Stagner teach on the end times, the most popular part of their ministry is the question-and-answer session, revealing the church’s great hunger to know more about the last days. In Bible Prophecy: The Essentials, Amir and Barry pool their knowledge to answer some of their most commonly asked questions.

In the middle of the 12th Century an unknown Christian sect emerged in southern France. They claimed to be the sole successors of the original Church of Jesus Christ. They called themselves Cathars. Despite their sincere belief, the Cathars were deemed by the Roman Church to oppose several of their fundamental principles of Christianity. Because of these unorthodox practices the Cathars were outlawed by the Church of Rome, and sentenced to a merciless extinction.

Mikey Lynch describes how we should live as we await Christ’s return and how we work out what a grace-filled, sacrificial life looks like amid the details of daily life decisions. 

As local and international events and news reports become more troubling, interest in Bible prophecy continues to grow. Cultural anxiety is reaching unprecedented highs, and many Christians have begun to wonder if the tribulation described in Revelation is already upon us. Bestselling author and native Israeli Amir Tsarfati explores what will happen during the tribulation and explains its place on the eternity-to-eternity timeline.

This book reveals the reality of two realms, the physical and the spiritual. Both are deeply intertwined, with events in the spiritual realm directly impacting the physical world. While nations rise against nations, political scenarios threaten our freedoms, and darkness overtakes our culture by...

What are apostles and prophets? Why is there so much controversy, error, and abuse in the Church concerning these ministry callings? In Apostles and Prophets: Their Roles in the Past, Present, and Last-Days Church, Rick Renner defines these ministry offices biblically and historically, tracing their roles from the Early Church all the way to the present.

Overcoming Evil in the Last Days is the radical Christian's handbook for uncovering and defeating the evil that pervades our culture. Joyner lifts the veil on this heartless horde, exposing the face of racism, witchcraft, and religious spirits, while making the challenge clear: Maintain our warrior stance against evil as we persist in our primary calling worshipping and loving God.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Last Days and learn about Mormonism!

Top Jesus scholars Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan join together to reveal a radical and little-known Jesus. As both authors reacted to and responded to questions about Mel Gibson's blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, they discovered that many Christians are unclear on the details of...

Biblical prophecies about the end times have confused, confounded, and even divided God's people for centuries. But the reason Scripture gives us hints about the future is to provide the encouragement we need to endure the present, confident that God keeps his promises. In this balanced look at four major views of the end times, bestselling author Bryan Chapell explains the primary ways Christians have interpreted biblical prophecy about the last days, not so that we might pick a hill to die on but so that we can cling to what unites us in Christ.

God is raising up end times watchmen, prophets, and intercessors all over the world. Many are having dreams, visions, and receiving prophetic words about the last of the last days. If the Holy Spirit is stirring your heart about the end times, this book is for you!

The Plot: Last Days is the fourth in The Plot series. In order to understand the Bible's ending, you must know its overall plot. The Plot: Last Days confronts some of the most confusing and controversial questions in Bible prophecy. Why did the early believers sell everything they owned? Did the apostles expect Jesus to return within their lifetime? What do Daniel's 70 Weeks, the Seven Feasts of Israel, and Pentecost have to do with the end times? Is the Church destined to endure the Great Tribulation-or will it escape through a Rapture?

If you want to grow in your relationship with the Lord and learn what sins to avoid, The Last Days: Overcoming the Lusts of the Flesh will point you in the right direction. You can learn how to take your thoughts captive and live a victorious and fulfilling life in Christ.

In "God’s Last Days Message For His Children", Tolu Sarah Johnson and Matthew Robert Payne invite listeners on an extraordinary journey into the emotional and relational depths of God. Through profound insights and deeply reflective chapters, this book unveils the seldom-considered facets of God’s nature, from His loneliness to His enduring love. How does God cope with being eternal and unchanging? Does He feel a unique bond with those who are lonely or distant? These questions and more are explored with grace and biblical wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on the Creator’s heart.

Paul wrote to Timothy concerning the dangers of the last days in which we live: "But understand this, that in the last days, dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]." Although darkness covers the earth and a mist of darkness is over the people, the Lord will rise upon His two witnesses, the two olive trees of Revelation 11 whose oil brings light for the Church to see by in these last days.

In 2 Timothy 3:1-7, the Apostle Paul shared a relevant passage regarding the perilous times of the last days. Paul lists 18 traits that will be prevalent during these times, traits that are clearly evident in society today. So what does this mean for us? Matthew Robert Payne answers this challenging question in It Is the Last Days: What Do We Need to Do Now? In short, he says we need to repent and make ourselves ready.

"God’s Last Days Message For His Children, Volume 5" by Tolu Sarah Johnson and Matthew Robert Payne presents a profound exploration of the human experience through a spiritual lens, offering listeners insight into some of life’s most challenging and often unanswered questions. This volume discusses themes that impact every person’s journey—such as love, wisdom, and purpose—as it illuminates the divine perspective on our lives.