Yes, there is an increase in spiritual understanding in the end times.
According to Daniel 12, knowledge shall be increased at the time of the end. Les Feldick teaches that this includes not only secular technology but also a greater understanding of Scripture, as prophetic books like Daniel have been unsealed for comprehension in the last days.
Daniel 12:4 — This verse explicitly states that knowledge shall be increased at the time of the end.
Daniel 12:9-10 — It shows that the book is sealed until the end, and the wise will understand.
In Daniel 12, the angel instructs Daniel to 'shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.' This indicates a future time when understanding would grow. In Daniel 12:9, he is told that the words are 'closed up and sealed till the time of the end.' Then verse 10 says, 'Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.' Thus, Scripture presents an increase of knowledge and understanding that is specifically tied to the end times, affecting both secular and spiritual realms.
Les Feldick teaches that Daniel's prophecies were largely incomprehensible for centuries, being 'closed up and sealed' until the time of the end. He observes that it was only in the late 1800s that men began to understand prophecy, and that understanding continues to increase. He ties this to modern technology, which makes biblical end-time events believable, but also emphasizes that the Holy Spirit has opened the Scriptures so that believers today can grasp what was previously hidden. Les notes that Daniel himself did not understand his own writings, but today, as we approach the end, the wise (believers) are understanding more clearly.
Les Feldick highlights that modern technology, such as satellite communications, helps people believe the book of Revelation because they can now see events happening instantly around the world. He says that attaching Revelation to modern technology 'makes sense' and is 'plain as day.' This technology is part of the increase of knowledge at the end times, making prophecy more understandable and believable.
Les notes that Daniel, after writing, said 'I heard, but I understood not' (Daniel 12:8). Despite realizing that terrible times were coming, he could not comprehend the details. This illustrates that the understanding of these end-time prophecies was reserved for a later time, specifically the end times.
Daniel's Book Sealed Until the End
Les explains that Daniel's book was sealed and was 'gobbledygook' to scholars until the time of the end, indicating a later increase in understanding.
Prophecy Comprehension in History
Les states that only in the late 1800s did men begin to comprehend prophecy, and now it is 'so much easier to understand,' supporting the idea of increased spiritual understanding.
Technology Makes Revelation Believable
Les shows that modern technology helps people believe Revelation, connecting increased secular knowledge to understanding prophecy.
End-Time Teaching Emergence
Les notes that nothing was preached about end-time events until the mid-1800s, reinforcing that spiritual understanding was withheld until the end times.
Holy Spirit Opens Scriptures
Les teaches that the Holy Spirit began opening the Scriptures in the late 1800s, leading to accurate end-time predictions, showing a divine increase in understanding.
Knowledge Increased at the End
Les directly quotes Daniel 12:4 that 'knowledge shall be increased' at the time of the end, tying prophecy understanding to that increase.
Daniel's Lack of Understanding
Les points out Daniel didn't understand his own writings, showing that understanding was reserved for later.
Wise Shall Understand
Les references Daniel 12:10 that the wise shall understand, applying it to believers today.
Daniel 12:4: But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
This verse is the key scriptural basis for the increase of knowledge at the end times.
Daniel 12:8-9: And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Shows that Daniel didn't understand and that the book was sealed until the end.
Daniel 12:10: Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
Indicates that the wise will understand in contrast to the wicked.
Les Feldick teaches that it includes both. He indicates that secular knowledge, like technology, helps make prophecy understandable, but also that spiritual understanding of Scripture has increased as the end approaches.
According to Les, it wasn't until the late 1800s that men began to comprehend prophecy, and by 1900 many were putting end-time prophecies in perspective.
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