There's a lot of stuff that has to happen first... If you are really interested in this "stuff", I have included 3 links (in no particular order - I hope these work for you!)
[link|http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/apocalypse/explanation/amprophesy.html|a
decent explanation of prophesy in the bible.]
[link|http://www.angelfire.com/ca/endtime/|another interpretation.]
[link|http://www.bible-prophecy.com/warnings.htm|a Christian interpretation
of why we will not know when.]
It's amazing to note that so many have predicted (incorrectly) the end times. It's still fun to look at. The point that Christ himself makes on the subject is to be prepared no matter when it occurs - 'cause he ain't gonna tell... So, what difference does it make what time we're in to a Christian?