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Peter used similar words: “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night ” ( 2Pet. While the apostles and prophets still lived and could correct misunderstandings, everyone knew perfectly well that Jesus’ return would be “as a thief in the night”, unexpectedly and unforeseen. 3 For when they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.

“But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you.

No wars, rumors of wars, or Armageddon, just peace. The only clear sign given is that all will be saying “peace and safety” just before Jesus returns. Although man never tires of seeking for signs of an end to this world, the Holy Spirit was clear, and even forceful that none exist! Jesus’ return will be just like “a thief in the night.” God revealed that there would be no sign or clue. 10 Is there anything of which it may be said, "See, this is new"? It has already been in ancient times before us.” (Eccl.

“That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun.

Since the events of life are ever repeating, it will never be difficult to find events that will fit the vague prophecies and make them easily believable to the multitudes.

These prophecies are vague enough to easily interpret with the current events of that time. Yet a careful reading of the reasoning behind those who made such predictions in the past shows a common theme. They fervently believe the clue is hidden there. Those who predict this event sift and search the prophecies of Ezekiel, Daniel, Matthew 24 and Revelation. “Left Behind” began its saga in 1995, and in the last 25 years, it too has proven to be false.

One would think that such a dismal failures rate (100%) would discourage people. It is evident that the temptation is just too great to think “WE ARE THE ONES!” Jesus will return in my lifetime! The “Late Great Planet Earth” was published in 1970, predicting that it would occur in the 1980's, yet nearly 40 years have passed and multitudes have already died. According to Wikipedia (“Predictions and claims for the Second Coming of Christ”), at least 50 prominent predictions have been made (and failed) between 500 A.D. Yet multitudes have and continue to do it. Obviously, everyone who lived and died before us, claiming Jesus would return in their lifetime was wrong. The history of predicting Jesus' return is an amazing account of false prophecy and error. Those who believe He won’t return were 38%, either definitely (10%) or probably (28%). 47% said they believe He will, either definitely (27%) or probably (20%). A 2010 survey by the Pew Research Center asked those who proclaim themselves to be disciples of Jesus Christ if they believe His second coming will occur in their lifetime.