1 Thessalonians 5:2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly,like a thief in the night. I hear this verse and the others that say the same thing quoted often by believers as a response to those who say the time is near but keep reading to verse 4 But you aren't in the dark about these things,dear brothers and sisters,and you wont be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. Concerning Jesus ruling from earth...Zechariah 14:4 On that day His feet will stand upon the Mount of Olives....and Zech 14:9 And the Lord will be King over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord-His name alone will be worshiped. Also Zech 14:16 In the end,the enemies of Jerusalem who survive the pluage will go up to Jerusalem each year to worship the King,the Lord Almighty.... Revelation 19:15 From His(Jesus) mouth came a sharp sword,and with it He struck down the nations. He ruled them with an iron rod,and he trod the wine press of the fierce wrath of Almighty God. 16 On His robe and thigh was written this title: King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Micah 4:7b Then I,the Lord will rule from Jerusalem as their King forever.