Doomsday Clock ticks forward.

“A group of scientists that tracks the likelihood of a global cataclysm says the world is moving closer to doomsday.  The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced Tuesday that it has moved its ‘Doomsday Clock’ to five minutes to midnight…”

“The group says inadequate progress on stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and continuing inaction on climate change are the reasons for the change.  The clock had been set at six minutes to midnight for the past two years.  It was previously set at five minutes to midnight from 2007-2010.  The group says in a statement that two years ago, there was reason for optimism ‘that world leaders might address the truly global threats we face. In many cases, that trend has not continued or been reversed’” (Associated Press, January 10, 2012).

Although the predictions of men are not the accurate prophecies of God, it is not difficult to discern, given the global difficulties today, that the world is approaching a precipice. Jesus clearly taught that the signs of the end of the age would be relatively easy to read:  “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near.  So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors” (Matthew 24:32-33).

Doomsday Clock scientists are not far off.  The end of the age and the triumphant return of Christ are approaching.  For more on this important subject, review our exciting booklet, Fourteen Signs Announcing Christ’s Return.