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The preceding chapters were written to demonstrate what I have attempted to explain in conversation with Christian friends for many years. Long held assumptions, however, are not questioned upon simply hearing an opinion that states otherwise. Substantial evidence must be brought forward and objectively explored. This is what I have attempted to do in this book. If I have at times stated the obvious, seemed redundant, or delved too much into detail (for all of which I ask your forbearance), it was only in my desire to present systematically what I have always felt was clear evidence that the meaning of the Word of God is entirely up to Him, not us (82:1) The purpose in attempting to demonstrate this has always been to allow the individual to consider the great claim that will sooner or later, and as a result of the efforts of His followers, reach the ears of all peoples, and about which each individual on earth will have to make, for his or her self, a choice: whether to recognize and believe or not to recognize and believe the Promised One announced in the sacred scriptures of all peoples (82:2) The manner of Christ's First Coming was altogether surprising. The claim that He could have already returned is equally so. I ask you, the reader, to investigate this claim and its implications for the peace and wellbeing of the human race
(82:3)
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