Nine Signs of Christ's Return

1. People other than Jesus will claim to be the Messiah

2. Wars and rumors of war

3. International hostility and enmity

4. Natural disasters

5. Persecution and martyrdom of disciples will proliferate

6. Apostasy, betrayal, and hatred will run rampant in the church

7. False prophets will arise

8. Spiritual life will deteriorate

9. Extensive preaching of the gospel.

   ~ New American Commentary