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The second coming is foretold
In the OT
See also Ps 72:2–4; Is 2:2–4; Is 11:4–9; Is 40:5
By Jesus Christ
See also Mt 16:27; Mt 25:31; Mk 14:62; Lk 12:40; Jn 14:3; Jn 14:28
By the angels at Jesus Christ’s ascension
By the apostles
See also Ac 3:20–21; 1 Co 1:7; 1 Co 11:26; 1 Th 1:10; 1 Th 3:13; 1 Th 4:16; 2 Th 1:7–10; Heb 9:28
NT terms for the second coming
“Parousia”
Meaning literally “presence” or “coming”, the term was used in the NT world of a royal visit:
Mt 24:3; Jas 5:7–8; 2 Pe 3:4; 1 Jn 2:28
“Apocalypsis”
Meaning literally “unveiling”, “apocalypsis” suggests that the second coming will make visible that which is already true of Jesus Christ but presently hidden from human sight:
Lk 17:30; 1 Co 1:7; 2 Th 1:7; 1 Pe 1:7; 1 Pe 4:13
“Epiphaneia”
Meaning literally “appearing” or “manifestation”, the term suggests coming out into view from a hidden background:
2 Th 2:8; 1 Ti 6:14; 2 Ti 4:1; Tt 2:13
Events that will precede the second coming
The universal preaching of the gospel
See also Mt 28:19–20; Ac 1:7–8
The persecution of believers
See also Mt 24:21; Mt 24:22; Mk 13:12–13; 2 Ti 3:1; Re 7:14
Apostasy, nominal religion and godlessness
See also Mt 24:10; 2 Ti 3:1–5; 2 Pe 3:3–4
The revelation of the antichrist
1 Jn 2:18 The antichrist is a name given to the one who will lead opposition to God’s kingdom.
It appears to refer to an individual but may denote a corporate movement.
See also Da 7:20–22; 2 Th 2:3–4; 1 Jn 4:3; Re 13:1–10
The appearance of false Christs and false prophets
See also Mt 7:15; Mt 24:5; Mt 24:11; Lk 17:23; 2 Jn 7
Wars and rumours of wars
Famines and earthquakes
Cosmic changes
The timing of the second coming
At God’s appointed time
See also Mt 24:36; Lk 17:20–30; Ac 1:7; 2 Pe 3:9
Unexpectedly
See also Mt 24:27; Mt 24:43–44; 2 Pe 3:10; Re 3:3; Re 16:15
After a delay
Mt 25:5 Part of a parable concerning the coming of Jesus Christ who is represented by the bridegroom.
See also Mt 25:19; 2 Pe 3:3–9
Imminently
See also Jn 21:22; Ro 13:11–12; Jas 5:8–9; Re 3:11; Re 22:7; Re 22:20
The manner of the second coming
Jesus Christ’s personal return
See also Ac 3:20; 1 Th 4:16; Heb 9:28
A visible and glorious return
See also Mt 24:30; Mt 26:64; Ac 1:9
With the sound of a trumpet
Mt 24:31; 1 Co 15:52; 1 Th 4:16
With angels
Mt 16:27; Mt 24:31; 2 Th 1:7
The purpose of the second coming
To raise the dead
See also Jn 5:28–29; 1 Co 15:52; 1 Th 4:16
To judge all people
See also Ps 98:9; Mt 16:27; Mt 25:31–32; 2 Ti 4:1; Re 20:11–15; Re 22:12
To restore and renew all things
Ac 3:21; 2 Pe 3:13; Re 21:1–5
To judge the wicked
See also Mt 24:51; Ro 2:5; 2 Pe 3:7; Jud 15
To separate the wicked from the righteous
See also Mt 24:40–41
To destroy all evil and opposition to God’s kingdom
See also 1 Co 15:24–26; Re 20:10; Re 20:14
To reward believers
Mt 24:46–47; Lk 12:37; 2 Ti 4:8; 1 Pe 5:4; 1 Jn 3:1
To gather the church together
Jn 14:3; 1 Th 4:17; 2 Th 2:1
To bring final salvation
Lk 21:28; Heb 9:28
To transform the saints into his likeness
1 Co 15:51–52; Php 3:20–21; Col 3:4
To end the present age
Mt 24:3; 1 Co 15:24; 2 Pe 3:10; 2 Pe 3:12
Reactions at Jesus Christ’s second coming
Mt 24:30 all peoples will mourn; 2 Th 1:10 His people will marvel.
Present implications of the second coming for believers
They must always be watchful and ready
See also Mt 25:10; Mk 13:35; Lk 12:35–36
They must be faithful stewards
They must eagerly expect his coming
See also Lk 21:28; Php 3:20; Tt 2:13
They must endure suffering with patient endurance
Mt 24:13; 1 Pe 1:6–7
They must wait patiently
1 Th 1:10; Jas 5:7–8
It is an incentive to holiness
See also Col 3:4–5; 1 Ti 6:14; 2 Pe 3:11; 1 Jn 2:23; 1 Jn 2:28
It is an incentive to mission
See also 2 Pe 3:12
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