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The Day We Stopped Looking at the Sky: Why Christians Are Watching Everything Except the One They Are Waiting For

Grace, Daniel J. ORCID ↗

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This article reflects on the relationship between Christian hope, discipleship, and the return of Jesus Christ. It argues that while many believers devote significant attention to prophecy, world events, and the signs of the times, the New Testament consistently calls Christians to faithful living in the present. Drawing on biblical reflection and the witness of the early church, the article encourages readers to focus on spiritual formation, obedience, love, and perseverance while awaiting Christ's return. Written for a general Christian audience, it seeks to reconnect eschatological hope with everyday discipleship and faithful witness.

 

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Grace, Daniel J. (2026). The Day We Stopped Looking at the Sky: Why Christians Are Watching Everything Except the One They Are Waiting For. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21303955

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