Since God ( who created time ) stands apart from time and views the beginning as well as the end all in one glance ( beyond human comprehension ) I find it interesting to consider the claims in the scripture concerning what has yet to happen .. we know that some day Antichrist will appear .. but how close could he be ? .. what does the bible claim about the characteristics of mankind in the latter days ? .. are we close to obtaining the knowledge the power and the will of placing a mark on every human being ? I would like to invite the comments and speculations of those who believe the scriptures . . . . . with ears to the ground and eyes to the sky . . . I am so much anticipating this blessed promise .. although I am not excited of what lies just ahead .. the seven years of tribulation .. but I think the rapture might occur before that event . . . anyhow .. I do ramble on . . . . the ball is in your court