This is the first sign of the end given by our Lord in answer to the question,
“What shall be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the world?” (Matt.24:6)
But this verse is supposed by some to prove that all men will be converted, and that there will then follow one thousand years in which all will “know the Lord, from the least to the greatest.”
But the text does not say that every individual will receive this gospel, or even that all will hear it.
It does not state that anyone will be converted and made holy by it, and we find it far from intimating that the world will be converted, and remain so for a period of one thousand years.
The text simply states:
- “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world;”
- “for a witness unto all nations;”
- “and then [not one thousand years later, but then] shall the end come.”
2- During the present century, the book of Daniel has been unsealed, knowledge of the prophecies has increased, and many have “run to and fro” proclaiming that the advent of Christ is near at hand.
3- The Spirit of God has urged them to give the warning, and far and near has been proclaimed the message of the everlasting gospel,
“Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come.” (Revelation 14:7)"
A.T.Jones
