2026 Issues

The Time of Trouble

January 1, 2026

Prophecies for Hope in the Ending of the Gospel Age “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened” (Matthew 24:21‑22, scriptures from RSV). These solemn words from our Lord Jesus Christ describe a period of unprecedented global upheaval, a […]

Completion of the True Church, and Armageddon

January 1, 2026

Consummation of the Age “The seventh [messenger] poured out his bowl upon the air; and there came forth a great voice out of the temple, from the throne, saying, It is come to be: and there came to be lightnings, and voices, and thunders; and there came to be a great earthquake” (Revelation 16:17‑18, Scriptures from RVIC except as otherwise noted). The seventh vial/bowl poured out implies the Church is coming to completion, “It is come to be,” or “It is done” […]