These Bible studies are dedicated to the express purpose of spreading the comprehensive gospel of Jesus Christ. Because the apocalyptic prophecies of Daniel and Revelation are about to be fulfilled, the words of the Apostle Paul particularly apply to our generation. He said,"...the hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:11,12  

Is it possible to tell if the present generation will be the last generation to live on earth? Can rational people assert that the coming of Jesus is near when people have been repeating this message for almost 2,000 years? What Biblical evidence proves that Jesus will soon return?

 These are fair and reasonable questions. And there are two good answers.  First, the apocalyptic prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and certain historical events combine to provide reasonable evidence that Jesus is about to return. Unlike other types of prophecies, apocalyptic sequences have a beginning point and a ending point. Apocalyptic sequences also contain events that allow us to mark the passage of time as they are fulfilled. By understanding the sequences and identifying those parts that have been fulfilled, we can reasonably determine our chronological position within God's great time clock. Secondly, the very number of people living on planet Earth indicates horrific troubles are ahead. And the current rate of growth, another 6 billion people will swell the human race within 30 years! Will there be enough food, shelter and resources for everyone? Can earth's delicate ecosystem sustain life for 10+ billion people?  

Preparation for the second coming is all important. It is not enough to believe that Jesus is returning to earth for the devil knows this to be true. It is not enough to understand the prophecies too. It is not enough to belong to some church for the devil has infiltrated all the religious systems in the world. Preparation for the second coming is only obtained by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord over your life and by faith as He leads. Study your Bible, pray for understanding, share the things Jesus reveals to you, love the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul and your neighbor as yourself and you will grow in grace - "attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:13 These studies are not sponsored nor endorsed by any religious body or organization. Rather, this is a "grass roots" attempt by ordinary people to bring the "good news" of the soon coming Jesus to every person that will listen.

Bob Stout August, 2003