Sir Isaac Newton, a renowned scientist and theologian, made a remarkable prediction. He foresaw that Christ would begin his earthly reign in the year 2060. Newton believed that the culmination of the 1,260-year period mentioned in the book of Daniel held the key to unlocking the mystery of Christ’s return. He envisioned an old age and the dawn of a new era, marked by a transformative event. Newton anticipated Christ’s return and the establishment of a peaceful kingdom. Newton’s choice of 800 AD as a starting point was deeply rooted in his theological beliefs and historical interpretations. He believed that this year marked the beginning of the Holy Roman Church, an event he saw as symbolizing the inception of a corrupt church system that deviated from core biblical teachings. It’s important to note that the Bible does not provide us with the exact day or hour of Christ’s return. Newton’s prediction was limited to the year of the event. I’m not sure if he considered that the AD/BC system was not established until 400 years after the crucifixion. This system was not accurate, which is why we cannot be certain of the date of Christ’s birth. Some scholars suggest that Herod’s death occurred around 4 BC, which would push Newton’s prediction back by four years, resulting in a 2056 date. So, was Newton right? Only time will tell. In my next post, I’ll demonstrate a more accurate method of counting the years to Christ’s return using scriptures. This method will establish the kingdom that Christ and his saints will rule for 1000 years. Before you jump to conclusions, let me clarify that neither Newton’s prediction nor the information I’ll present in my next post predicts the exact day or hour of Christ’s return. Instead, they provide a sense of how close we are to his return.