"And then shall appear the sign of the son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they see the son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory "(Matthew 24:30). This verse from the Bible, written by Matthew, shows Christ intent on returning to Earth. The Second Coming is simply the promise to us from God that Jesus Christ will return to Earth to claim his saved children. People of this day seem to show great apathy toward this subject. Many think that it is beyond them, and many just think it will not affect them. To be truthful this event will affect everyone. When Christ returns he will take the saved to Heaven, but the rest will remain on Earth for seven years to experience the trials and tribulations. The Bible gives us specific prophecies to show when Christ will return. These prophecies are coming true as we

The Book of Revelation talks about the creation of a cash-less society in the last days where the possession of the number "666" will enable you to buy and sell goods. This number will be offered to those left behind, after the rapture occurs, by the Anti-christ. In today's society we are already seeing the use of less cash and some people are going as far as receiving small microchips implanted under their skin. In Revelations it clearly states that the only place one can receive the Mark of the Beast, 666, is on the right hand or the forehead. This new chip can only be implanted in the right hand or in the forehead. The new chip preparing for the mark of the beast is correctly fulfilling John's vision (Jeffrey 283).

The next series of prophecies will be pertaining to this present day. The first of these deal with the great increase of famines and pestilences. Christ stated that "there shall be famines" which would be widespread and devastating, and shall lead up to the final conflict (Matthew 24:7). Millions are at risk of famine in this day in central Africa, India, North Korea, and China. "According to the Annual Study of the UN Population Fund, the amount of agricultural land is decreasing rapidly worldwide" (Jeffrey 242). Some may say this is just some coincidence, but how could someone predict exactly that the world today would have drastic famines and an increase of population? Jesus warned that worldwide pestilence would be a sign that we were living in the generation when He would return.

No one knows a definite date for the return of Christ. Many speculate and try to predict it, but the truth is the Bible says, "he will come like a thief in the night." These prophecies, that have been described, are living proof that God means business and fully intends on going through with His plan. "Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you (Matthew 7:7)." Jesus spoke these words showing that whoever sincerely and humbly prays to Him will receive guidance and mercy. American culture today is fixated on materialistic things: money, cars, houses, and many other things of wealth. True, it is nice to have these things and God wants us to be happy on this earth. He also intends for us to honor and serve Him as well. Many Christians in America today are preaching these prophecies, but many a time people turn their backs and close their ears. In all actuality, the end of days is upon us and everyone needs to be fully prepared.

The following prophecy is extremely similar to the previous one. This sign is one of the most unusual prophecies that the Bible speaks of. This scripture simply states that the ancient city of Babylon will be rebuilt and will go on to play a significant role in the events of the last days (Jeffrey 277). The book of Isaiah goes on to elaborate that in the last days Babylon shall be destroyed just as God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 13:6,19). As impossible and unlikely as it seems, the Iraqi government of Saddam Hussein has spent over one billion dollars rebuilding the ancient and forgotten city of Babylon. Babylon was built over a lake of asphalt and oil. Could this be God's preparations for the final destruction of the rehabilitated Babylon (Jeffrey 277-278)?

The Bible also states that the Jewish people must first be allowed back into the Holy Land before Christ can return. "In 1844 the Jewish people were allowed to return to the Holy Land for the first time since the Romans banished them in the first century" ("Second Coming" 1).

speak, so the time must be near for the Second Coming.

"...There shall be earthquakes in various places" (Matthew 24:7). When people read this passage from the Bible they automatically say that "we have always had earthquakes, how could this possibly be a sign?" According to the United States Geological Survey, from 1890 to 1930 there were only eight earthquakes measuring 6.

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