The passage describes a hypothetical scenario of the apocalypse, where Jesus returns to Earth, and the signs that precede this event. According to the Bible, specifically the book of Matthew, the signs of Jesus' return include wars, violence, hunger, environmental crises, and epidemics. The passage also mentions the four horsemen of the apocalypse, with the first horseman riding a white horse, possibly representing the Antichrist.
The passage also warns of a false prophet who will deceive many people, including Christians, before Jesus returns. This false prophet will have supernatural powers to perform miracles and will be able to influence and persuade many people.
The author suggests that the signs of the apocalypse are already happening and that people should be prepared and watchful. The passage also mentions the importance of perseverance and not giving up on the word of God despite frustrations and fears.
The author concludes by asking if the great tribulation is already happening and if people can interpret the signs. The passage is an invitation to explore the Bible and its prophecies about the end of times.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. According to the book of Matthew, Jesus Christ will return in a visible and public way that everyone will know.
2. Jesus Christ will stop in the city of Jerusalem at the top of the Mount of Olives and will bring with him a new divine government.
3. The Bible predicts that before Jesus returns, there will be signs such as wars, violence, illegality, hunger, environmental crises, and remote epidemics.
4. The book of Matthew states that these signs will make the faithful not feel as much love as before, and things will disaffiliate.
5. Jesus says that only those who persevere will reach the end, those who do not give up on the word of God despite their frustrations and fears.
6. Jesus orders the disciples to pray and watch so that they are worthy of escaping all the things that will happen.
7. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke help to understand what signs will appear before Jesus returns.
8. The book of Matthew states that the great tribulation is something that has never happened since the beginning of the world.
9. Jesus will appear bright in the middle of the clouds accompanied by celestial beings.
10. The first stage of the tribulation begins with the breaking of the seven seals that will release the four horsemen of the apocalypse.
11. The four horsemen of the apocalypse will ride horses of different colors, with the most followed one riding a white horse and holding a bow of death.
12. The apostle Paul wrote a letter about the return of Jesus in Thessaloniki, asking the people of God to be careful because a wave of deceit and lies can confuse their faith and teachings.
13. According to chapter 13 of the Apocalypse, a false prophet will have almost supernatural powers to deceive everyone and will have the ability to perform miracles such as causing fire to come from the sky.
14. The prophecy indicates that even the people of God can be deceived by this false prophet.
15. At least a quarter of the entire Bible is prophetic, with 90% of all prophecies talking about the end of times.