The Urgency of the Gospel in the End Times

Introduction: Passing Through This World

The Word of God reminds us that this world is not our permanent home. Hebrews 13:14 declares, “For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come.” As Christians, our identity is not rooted in this present age, but in the eternal kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are pilgrims passing through, ambassadors for Christ in a foreign land (2 Corinthians 5:20).

Because we are strangers here, we must not grow too comfortable with the systems of this world. We are called to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the One who purchased our salvation and commissioned us to proclaim it to others before He ascended into heaven.

The Great Commission: Our Highest Calling

Before leaving this earth, Jesus gave His disciples a command that echoes through time and still rests upon us today. In Matthew 28:19–20 He said:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

The heartbeat of heaven is the salvation of souls. Everything else fades in comparison. Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10), and He entrusted that mission to us. The apostles obeyed, the early church multiplied, and despite persecution, imprisonment, and death, the gospel spread like wildfire across the Roman empire.

Now the baton is in our hands. In this late hour of history, the urgency of the Great Commission has never been greater. Souls hang in the balance. Eternity is at stake. And time is running short.

The Antichrist Spirit in the World

The Bible warns us that in the last days a spirit of antichrist would rise to oppose Christ and His followers. 1 John 2:18 says: “Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come.”

This spirit is subtle but powerful. It:

Lies and deceives, just as Satan did in the Garden of Eden.
Twists truth to make Christians look foolish, weak, or intolerant.
Pushes culture toward lawlessness, rebellion, and hatred of God.

We see this everywhere today—universities indoctrinating students against biblical truth, media mocking Christians, governments passing laws that punish righteousness and reward wickedness. Isaiah 5:20 foresaw these days: “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness.”

This spirit is not just a political movement or cultural shift—it is spiritual warfare. Behind the ideologies of secularism, atheism, radical gender confusion, and militant hostility toward Christianity lies the antichrist spirit preparing the world for the final Antichrist to come.

Persecution: A Mark of True Faith

Jesus never promised His followers comfort or popularity. Instead, He warned us:

“You will be hated by all for My name’s sake” (Matthew 10:22).
“If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you” (John 15:20).
“All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12).

Persecution is not a sign that we have failed, but a sign that we are truly following Christ. The world loves its own, but it cannot tolerate the truth of the gospel because it exposes sin and calls for repentance.

We must prepare our hearts. We will be mocked. We may be censored, canceled, or even physically attacked. Yet every hardship for the sake of Christ is worth it, because our reward is not in this life but in the one to come. Jesus promised in Matthew 5:11–12: “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you… Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.”

Modern Example: Boldness on the College Campus

One powerful modern example of standing for truth in the face of opposition is Charlie Kirk. On today’s college campuses, students are bombarded daily with an antichrist agenda. Professors and peers often push ideologies designed to dismantle biblical morality, mock Christianity, and replace faith with secular humanism.

Yet Charlie has devoted his life to reaching these students with the gospel and with truth. He has faced hostility, slander, and intense pressure to back down. But he has pressed on because he knows the stakes: the eternal souls of young people are being shaped right now for Christ or for destruction.

Like Paul before the Athenians (Acts 17), Charlie steps into hostile territory with courage. He waves the banner of truth in the midst of deception. His example reminds us that the gospel is not meant to be hidden in safe corners, but proclaimed boldly in the very places Satan seeks to dominate.

If he can face angry crowds on hostile campuses, we too can stand strong in our own communities, workplaces, families, and churches.

The End Times: What God’s Word Says

Scripture is clear: time is short. The signs of the end are increasing all around us. Jesus described them in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21:

Wars and rumors of wars
Famines and earthquakes in various places
Lawlessness increasing
Love of many growing cold
False prophets deceiving many
Gospel preached to all nations before the end

Paul added in 2 Timothy 3:1–5 that “in the last days perilous times will come.” He described people as lovers of themselves, lovers of money, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unholy, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.

Does that not sound exactly like our world today? News headlines confirm daily that prophecy is unfolding before our very eyes. We are living in the last hours before Christ’s return.

This reality should not make us fearful, but urgent. If time is short, we cannot delay. Every day souls are slipping into eternity without Christ. Every moment we hesitate, the enemy gains more ground.

Why the Gospel Is Worth It

The gospel is the only hope for humanity. Paul declared in Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.”

It is the power that:

Breaks chains of sin and addiction.
Heals broken hearts and restores families.
Transfers people from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13).
Gives eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

No ideology, no government, no philosophy can do what the gospel does. That is why Satan opposes it so fiercely and why the world mocks it. But we must never compromise.

Every Christian has a role to play in advancing this message:

Pray for boldness and open doors.
Share your testimony.
Support missionaries and evangelistic work.
Teach your children God’s Word.
Stand firm in the workplace, school, and community.

Our Mission Until the End

Until Jesus returns, our mission is clear. We must:

Stand firm in faith. Refuse to be silenced or compromised by the antichrist spirit.
Preach the gospel. Boldly share Christ, knowing eternity is at stake.
Endure persecution. See opposition as confirmation, not defeat.
Live holy lives. Be lights in a dark world, showing Christ through word and deed.
Look up with hope. Our redemption is drawing near (Luke 21:28).

Call to Action

The time is short. Evil is being called good, and good is being called evil. The antichrist spirit is working overtime. But the gospel is still the power of God unto salvation.

Will you rise up? Will you take your stand in your generation? Will you speak truth no matter the cost?

Like Charlie Kirk on the campuses, like Paul in hostile cities, like the early church facing lions and prisons, we must give our all. Because one day, the trumpet will sound, Christ will return, and the opportunity to win souls will be over.

Let us work while it is day, for the night is coming when no one can work (John 9:4).

Closing Prayer

Father, we thank You that You sent Your Son Jesus Christ to save us. We confess that this world is not our home—we are just passing through. Strengthen us by Your Spirit to stand against the antichrist spirit in our culture. Give us courage to preach the gospel no matter the cost. Remind us that persecution is worth it, because our reward is eternal. Lord, awaken Your church in these last days. Help us to reach the lost before it’s too late. May we be faithful until the end. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025