Have you noticed the increase in hostility toward the return of Jesus coming from the Church?

According to a report from Harbinger’s Daily, a troubling trend is developing in some Christian congregations where believers who eagerly anticipate the return of Jesus Christ face ridicule and opposition from within their own faith communities.

In a recent column, Jan Markell highlights the experiences of a woman who contacted her after encountering significant resistance in her church.

The woman described an environment increasingly dismissive of those watching for Christ’s imminent return, a development that echoes biblical warnings about scoffers arising in the last days. Despite clear signs of the times intensifying around the world, certain churches appear to push back against eschatological expectancy.

Markell recounts the derogatory labels applied to prophecy-focused believers: “End Times Eddie,” “Apocalyptic Anita,” or “Doom and Gloom June.” She notes the painful irony, writing that while mockers were predicted, “it is still hurtful.”

The column details how the woman’s church promotes the idea of experiencing “heaven on earth” in the present age, questioning the urgency of the Rapture. This perspective, according to Markell, stems from “Kingdom Now” theology, also known as dominionism, which suggests that Christians should focus on renovating and improving the current world to establish Christ’s kingdom before His return.

Markell pushes back firmly against this notion, emphasizing the broken state of the world. She describes Earth as “a sinking Titanic,” marked by rampant crime, lawlessness, ongoing wars, family breakdowns, and societal chaos. “Until all things are made new, all things will remain broken,” she asserts, underscoring that true renewal awaits Jesus’ reign.

Rather than attempting to perfect the world through human effort, Markell argues that the church’s role involves the Holy Spirit restraining evil while believers look forward to the “Blessed Hope”—the Rapture described in 1 Thessalonians 4. She encourages pride in awaiting this deliverance, stating, “I’m proud to be among this crowd, no matter what name they want to call me.”

The piece concludes with a strong admonition for believers to distance themselves from congregations that subtly or overtly convey the message of “Come Lord Jesus… but not too soon.” Markell stresses the need for slumbering preachers and saints to awaken to the reality of an earth with an expiration date and the promise of the King’s return to rescue His people.