Reply To: The world is in a state of Geula- and don’t misunderstand us!

Coffee addict: you are correct that there is a gemara that states that, but I have learned a thorough analysis of the topic which makes it clear that not necessarily.

For example, if that were the case, then it would be impossible to apply the anticipating moshiach every day
in practice, because if his coming is contingent on Eliyahu hanavi announcing it three days earlier, then he can’t come today as there was no announcement two days ago….

There’s a whole analysis of the various sources but the conclusion is that that gemara and others, discuss the role of Eliyahu Hanavi. How the Geula and appearance of moshiach will actually unfold though, is not necessarily in that order.