What Does the Bible Say About the End of the World — Meaning Explained
The Bible describes the end of the present age through Christ's return, judgment, and the creation of a new heaven and new earth.
The Bible describes the end of the present age through Christ's return, judgment, and the creation of a new heaven and new earth.
"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat." — 2 Peter 3:10 (KJV)
What "What Does the Bible Say About the End of the World?" Actually Means
Biblical prophecy describes the end times in detail across multiple books. Jesus taught about signs of the end in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24), including wars, famines, earthquakes, and the gospel preached to all nations. Revelation describes a period of tribulation, the rise of the Antichrist, the battle of Armageddon, Christ's triumphant return, a thousand-year reign, and a final judgment. 2 Peter 3:10 states, 'The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat.' But the story doesn't end with destruction — God promises 'new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness' (2 Peter 3:13). The end of this world is the beginning of God's eternal kingdom.
Anchor Verses (KJV)
2 Peter 3:10
"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat."
2 Peter 3:13
"Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."
Matthew 24:36
"But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."
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