The core gospel claim of the chapter is that Jesus already returned within the generation He promised. The book presents this as the end of waiting and the decisive arrival of the Kingdom in history.
The Argument
- Jesus' return is treated as a first-century event, not a future hope.
- The Kingdom is already present and expanding on earth.
- The book's gospel announcement is framed as rescue, not postponement.
Key Scriptures
- Matthew 24:34
- Mark 1:15
- Luke 17:21
- Revelation 21:2
Over to You
If Jesus already returned, the Kingdom is here, and we're living in it — what does He do now?
From Dismantling Religion by Chris Drake — Chapter 13