Teachings about the
Endtime
David devoted much of his writings to teaching about the future, as foretold in Bible prophecy. He believed that the many Endtime events predicted in the Bible would occur in our lifetime, leading to the imminent end of the world as we presently know it. David felt that it was very important for his followers to have a thorough working knowledge of what the Bible says about these events to motivate, guide and encourage them. He wrote:
"I am convinced that according to God's Word, we are already living in the time of the End!"
The understanding of Bible prophecy is preparation for the future, so
that you are not caught unawares and you are not surprised or shocked! ... You will have prepared
your heart and mind and recognize these events as they come and as they occur, and know what to
expect both with them and thereafter, and be prepared accordingly the best you can. [1]
We believe we're not only living in the Last Days, but the last of
the Last Days, the end of the Last Days, the Endtime, the fulfillment of history! And if so,
we're seeing the signs of the times! They include a lot of things, catastrophes, wars and all
kinds of things that Jesus listed. [2]
Not only did David teach his followers about these events, but he felt constrained to warn the public about them. Along with many other Christians, he had very little faith in the ability of man to solve society's problems. He saw the moral decadence and de-Christianization of the Western world, as well as the trend towards globalization and a new One World Order as preparation for the Satan-inspired dictator known as the Antichrist, who he believed is already alive and working behind the scenes. He wrote:
And this is exactly what the Bible predicts!--That in the Last Days
of manmade regimes on Earth, a totally godless, anti-Christ world government will arise, led by a
Devil-possessed dictator, Satan incarnate, who will bring a temporary false peace on Earth and a
counterfeit utopia, and its price will be enforced worship of himself as the imitation messiah!
All of his subjects will be branded with a credit number in order to buy or sell or obtain food
or employment, and all others who refuse to cooperate will be hunted, persecuted and slaughtered
by his commandment!--A time of Great Tribulation! [3]
David considered the dissemination of this "End-time message" to be an important part of the Family's witness. Since the mid 1980s Family members have distributed millions of colorful posters depicting various aspects of the End-time, along with explanatory texts.