God, in His mercy, not wanting us to be confused or anxious has given us a clear picture from scripture that in the last days, wickedness will increase.As Christians, we can be confident that God is not only in control, but that He is faithful and His word is true.
Let no one in any way deceive you, for it [the coming of Jesus] will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness [the Anti-Christ] is revealed, the son of destruction
--- 2 Thessalonians 2:3