Most of us view the future with a mixture of optimism and fear.
There are reasons for optimism – advances in medicine, scientific discoveries and church growth. But there are reasons for fear. Events in the Middle East, unrest in Jerusalem and Russian expansionism all combine with environmental warnings and anxieties over technology to fuel a sense of impending doom.
In the midst of this confusion, the Bible offers direction as we face the future. To what extent can we or should we use prophecy in the Bible as part of our defence of the faith in evangelism?