Dictionary of Bible Themes Portents marking significant historical events. In Scripture the phrase refers principally to signs indicating the coming of the Messiah and the kingdom of God (both in the ministry of Jesus Christ and at the end of time). 2 Kings 19:29-31Signs of the times signifying the future deliverance of Judah pp Isa 37:30-32 The fruitfulness of the earth is to be a sign to Hezekiah that there will be a fruitful remnant of Judah. Isaiah 7:14Signs of the times in the life of Jesus Christ See also The virgin birth of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:22-23Matthew 12:28 The miracles of Jesus Christ See also John 2:11,23; 3:2; 4:54; 6:2,14; 9:16; 11:47; 12:17-18; 20:30pp Lk 11:20 Matthew 12:38-40Jesus Christ's resurrection See also Matthew 16:4pp Lk 11:29-30 John 2:18-22Matthew 16:1-4 The Jews failed to perceive the signs of the times accompanying Jesus Christ's coming See also Luke 12:54-56pp Mk 8:11-13 John 12:37Matthew 24:3-14 Signs of the times at the end of the age Luke 21:25-28pp Mk 13:3-13 pp Lk 21:7-19 pp Mt 24:29-30 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2pp Mk 13:24-26 It is impossible to predict the date of Jesus Christ's return from the signs of the times See also Signs of the times signifying judgment Isaiah 20:3-4Matthew 24:15-25 pp Mk 13:14-23 pp Lk 21:20-24 The fall of Jerusalem is itself a sign of the judgment of all people at the end of time. Mark 13:28-29Interpreting the signs of the times See also pp Mt 24:32-33 1 Chronicles 12:32pp Lk 21:29-31 See also 1421 oracles1449 signs, purposes 2233 Son of Man 2376 kingdom of God, coming 2565 Christ, second coming 5136 body 8320 perfection 9105 last things 9240 last judgment |
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