This page lists the reasons that the time is near for the long-awaited . . . . .

The 10 events in the list below uniquely fit into prophecy about the 2nd Coming.
These events have never occurred in history since Jesus left 2000 years ago - UNTIL NOW:
| Earth is approaching its 6000-th year since Adam, so if God's plan is a 7000-year plan, then we are about to enter the GREAT TRIBULATION just before the return of Jesus Christ and the beginning of the final 1000 years - THE MILLENNIUM . (Rev 20:1-6) |
| The Jews are a nation back in the land of Israel for the first time since their dispersion almost 2000 years ago by the Romans in 70AD. Also the search for a peace treaty is in process. (Dan 9:27) |
| Formation of the world economy with mega-corporation mergers and the use of the 666 barcode electronic economic system. (Rev 13:16-18) |
| Beginning the formation of a world government. |
| Development of the Internet, cable, satellite, cell-phone, GPS and wireless networks allows 2-way monitoring of the activities of all people and ultimately for worshipping the Antichrist. (Rev 13:14-15) |
| The 200 million-man army of China and Southeast Asia exist to the east of Israel. (Rev 9:13-19) |
| Potential for mass destruction by chemical, biological and nuclear weapons by nations or terrorists. |
| Beginning of the formation of an ecumenical world religion and the apostasy of the Christian Institutional Church. |
| There has been an exponential increase in technology and knowledge (Daniel 12:1-4), getting beyond control. |
| Approaching limits on population & ecology (nuclear wastes, forests, landfills, water & air pollution) and exponential increase in worldwide travel and trade, providing potential for epidemics and pestilence. |