Hope and Prophecy

What Are the Signs of the Second Coming of Jesus?

Jesus described a combination of natural, social, and spiritual signs—including wars, disasters, moral decline, and worldwide gospel proclamation—that indicate His return is drawing near, though the exact time remains unknown.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

In His discourse on the Mount of Olives, Jesus described wars, earthquakes, famines, and pestilences as recurring signs pointing toward the end (), along with increasing lawlessness and a love that grows cold in many hearts (). He also emphasized a positive sign: “this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” (), showing that worldwide gospel proclamation is a purposeful part of end-time events rather than incidental. Paul adds warnings about increasing selfishness and rejection of godliness in the last days (). While no single sign confirms an exact date, Jesus urged watchfulness rather than date-setting, comparing His return to a thief coming unexpectedly ().

In brief

In His discourse on the Mount of Olives, Jesus described wars, earthquakes, famines, and pestilences as recurring signs pointing toward the end (), along with increasing lawlessness and a love that grows cold in many hearts ().

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