Nuclear threats and Bible prophecy.

The United States and China have drafted strong sanctions against North Korea as a reaction to a recent nuclear test by the North Koreans (CBS News, March 7, 2013). In retaliation, North Korea has threatened a “pre-emptive nuclear strike” against the U.S. Although China is North Korea’s strongest ally in the region, the U.S. is blamed for the resolution.

Experts doubt that North Korea has the technology to hit the U.S. mainland with a nuclear device, but do not rule out a U.S. base in South Korea. North Korea has also threatened to end the cease-fire agreement in place with South Korea since 1953 (ibid.).  South Korea has threatened to retaliate should North Korea take provocative actions (China Daily, March 7, 2013).

While North Korea’s nuclear threats may not materialize, they tie into long-standing Bible prophecies. Jesus Christ predicted that just before the end of the age, reports of “wars and rumors of wars” would dominate the news—during a time He described as “the beginning of sorrows” (Matthew 24:6, 8). Those who “watch” world events as Christ commanded (verses 42-44) will be ready and not surprised as the “day of Christ” approaches, while others who fail to understand Bible prophecy will be caught off guard!

To learn more about the “signs” that will announce Christ’s return, review our informative booklet, Fourteen Signs Announcing Christ’s Return.