Religion & Spirituality
We cannot know the exact day or hour of Jesus' return. However, Jesus tells us that when certain events take place, we can know that he is just around the corner:"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates." (Matthew 24:32-33 ESV)When talking about his return, Jesus makes many references to prophecies that have already been foretold in Daniel. He even specifically mentions that one important sign of his return, “the abomination of desolation,” was “spoken of by the prophet Daniel.” This refers to the most obvious act of evil that the Antichrist commits in the end times. Therefore, if Jesus thinks the book of Daniel is important for understanding the end times, then so should we. In recent history, many specific Daniel and Revelation prophecies have been fulfilled about the Antichrist's kingdom and his rise to power. Professional theologians have been anticipating these for years. Yet now, these incredible prophecies have finally come to pass.