Endtime

The period of time referenced in the biblical book of Revelations, which will see the Antichrist taking control of the world, followed by the return of Christ.

Since their inception as the Children of God, the group has predicted the imminent onset of the endtime. This belief has directly and significantly influenced many Family policies, and is one reason The Family discourages education, long-term investment, and property ownership.

In the early 1970s, David Berg prophecied that Jesus would return in 1993 (ML 456). When Christ failed to show up, however, it was explained that God changed his mind to allow more time for The Family to engage in proselytization and acquire converts.

The Family believes in a post-tribulation rapture.

External Links

• The Family: Endtime News — From the offical Family website.
• Countdown to Armageddon — Family-run site on the "endtime". It includes video clips from the Family-produced documentary "Countdown to Armageddon".