The great irony of realized eschatology is that it relies on texts which in truth perfectly contradict its message. Realized eschatology argues that the debatable texts (Matt. 4:17; 11:11; 12:28; 13:31; Luke 17:21; John 3:3) communicate

(1) a good thing of divine blessing, 

(2) aimed at believers, 

(3) individually, 

(4) in the present. 

However, the kingdom being at hand, coming upon you, and coming into your midst is very much

(1) a bad thing of divine judgment, 

(2) aimed at unbelievers, 

(3) corporately, 

(4) in the future. 

In truth, realized eschatology turns Jesus’ message on its head and robs it of its strength and conviction. - John P. Harrigan