Seven Biblical Signs of the Times

By Lewis Sperry Chafer

Chapter 7

THE SEVEN MAJOR BIBLICAL SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Students of industry may study the signs of the times in the business world, and students of political economy may study the signs of the times in the light of present governmental conditions; but it is our task to study the signs of the times in the light of God’s Word. If we touch these world situations, it will be only to relate them to the unfolding of God's divine program in the earth. We believe He will do as He has promised. We ask but one question: Is prophecy about to be fulfilled?

In answering this our theme is limited as to its application, but is as wide in its scope as are the purposes of the Eternal. In considering each sign, first, we shall observe what God has predicted in His Word, and second, we shall estimate the present conditions about us as to whether they fulfill these predictions. I cannot hope to do more than to indicate these great themes: