Has there ever been a generation of Christians that didn't think that Jesus was just about to return?

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I don't think so. Seems like there's been at least one apocalyptic prediction per generation for the past 2000 years....Show more

There has never been a generation in which some small minority of Christians didn't believe that....Show more

Plenty, but there will always be a few in each generation who don't know the scripture. The generation is defined by the few.

Peace be with you....Show more

Not in the past 2000 years....Show more

No. Starting with the authors of the gospels:

I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” -Matthew 16:28

And he said to them, “I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.” -Mark 9:1

I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” -Luke 9:27...Show more