second coming

The Bible clearly teaches the reality of the second coming of Christ. This article looks at the nature and purpose of his coming.

Augustine on Christ’s second coming: “That day lies hid, that every day we may be on the watch.... He who loves the coming of the Lord is not he who affirms that it is far off, nor is it he who says that it is near; but rather he who, whether it be far off or near, awaits it with sincere faith, steadfast hope, and fervent love.” Augustine

This article asks what is at stake if the future-oriented dimension of the faith is overlooked. It suggests that we will forget that redemption is more than spiritual, we will lose perspective regarding the problem of evil in the world, and we will lack an appropriate context for personal holiness. But if our minds are on the second coming, then our churches will be all the healthier today.

The End of the World Is Here

Christians live with the expectation that the second coming of Christ is imminent. What does it mean today to live in expectation of judgment day? Based on 1 Peter 4:7-10 there are four things that should characterize the Christian life in anticipation of the return of Christ.

Worrywarts Are Near-Sighted Lessons on Anxiety Series: Part 4

Luke 21:34-36 warns us to be on guard, so that we will not be weighted down with the worry of this world. Instead, we are to look to the future and be ready for the second coming of Christ.

The Signs of His Coming

It is certain that Jesus is coming back. But how will he return? This article considers the signs that will precede the second coming of Christ: the gospel reaching all nations, wars, and natural disasters.

The Return of Christ: Everlasting Punishment

This article discusses the reality and the nature of hell at the second coming of Christ.

The Return of Christ: The Final Judgment

This article discusses the coming day of judgment at the second coming of Christ. It shows that everyone will appear before the judgment seat of Christ, both believers and unbelievers. Believers can face this day with great comfort.

The Return of Christ: The Resurrection of the Dead

This article considers Scripture's teaching about the resurrection of the dead at the second coming of Christ.

The Return of Christ: Millennium Matters

This article looks at the topic of the millennium, as revealed in Revelation 20, and how it relates to the second coming of Christ. It looks at the premillennial, postmillennial, and amillennial views.

The Return of Christ: The Antichrist

This article looks at the coming of the antichrist before the second coming of Christ. It looks especially at what will characterize the antichrist, as recorded in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12.

The Return of Christ: The Great Apostasy

This article looks at the ushering of the great apostasy before the second coming of Christ. As many will fall away from Christ and the church, this article points to how the church should respond in such a time before the parousia.

The Return of Christ: The Future of the Jews

It is certain that Jesus is coming back. But how will he return? This article looks at the future of the Jews in the context of Romans 9-Romans 11, as things lead up to the second coming of Christ.

The Return of Christ Bible’s Teaching on the Second Coming

The Lord Jesus is coming back. But how will he return? This article shows that the second coming will be a visible to all, glorious, and sudden.

Is the Lord's Return Imminent?

This article explains how the New Testament authors could say that the second coming of Christ was imminent, even though now 2,000 years have passed and he has yet to return. The day is still at hand today, since no other events need to happen on the prophetic calendar before the return of Christ.

The Inaugurated Kingdom Empowers Missional Living

The coming of Jesus marked an inaugurated eschatology that pointed to his second coming. This is so because Jesus brought the kingdom, bound the strongman, and through the preaching of the gospel is fulfilling the reality of the kingdom. This understanding is crucial to missional living.

Jewish Dreams

The hope of the Christian is on the second coming of Christ. This article looks at postmillennialism and the second coming of Christ. It argues that postmillennialism has no base in the Reformed confessions and Scripture.

Did Jesus Stand Us Up?

Is there a second coming? The return of Christ is real, certain, and should bring encouragement to believers.

A Survey of the Doctrine of the Return of Christ in the Ante-Nicene Fathers

What did the early church believe about the second coming or return of Christ? This paper explores the views of the ante-Nicene fathers on this topic and touches upon the conditions of his return, the result of his return, personal preparation for his return, relationship to the first resurrection, tribulation, etc.

What Will Happen When Christ Returns?

It is a fact that Christ is coming back. What will happen when he comes? This article explains events that will characterize the second coming. It deals with the question of millennialism. It points to the reality resurrection of both believers and unbelievers and their destiny.

Christ's Glory in His Second Coming

The second coming of Christ to judge the world will be full of splendour, revealing his glory, and giving comfort to believers but sorrow to unbelievers. Let the article explain.

Salvation Accomplished by the Son – Introduction to Jesus's Saving Events

This introduction is an exploration of the broad scope of the work of Christ. It covers the work of Christ from his incarnation to his second coming.

Awaiting His Return

The author of this article reminds believers of the right attitude they should have as they wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Future Living

What should believers know about the future? This is the question that the author attempts to answer, to equip believers with the correct mentality in the face of unexpected events in life, as well as the second coming of Christ.

1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians – A Study Commentary: Opening Section and Thanksgiving

This is the first chapter of a commentary on 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians. These books were written to encourage the church in her growth and to offer guidance around doctrinal issues facing the church, especially regarding the second coming of Christ. This section focuses on the authorship, the purpose and occasion for the letters, and an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1.

The Coming of the King

There are many varying perspectives among evangelicals on the doctrine of Christ's second coming. This article outlines a biblical perspective on Christ's return.

The Coming of King Jesus

How can believers be certain that Jesus will return? It is certain that Jesus will come again, because Jesus is controlling everything in this world to advance the day of His coming. Secondly, Jesus' first coming serves as a sign, since it was a fulfillment of prophesy. Similarly, the second coming of Jesus and judgment day has been prophesied.

The Second Coming of Christ

This article is an overview on the second coming of Christ. The author looks at the great goal of history. The coming of Jesus will be personal, sudden, and in glory.

Soon to See Jesus

The believer must meditate on the second coming of Jesus. Why should the return of Christ fill us with awe and hope?

'As the Lightning…'

This article is about the sudden return of our Lord Jesus to judge this world. His second coming will be like the lightning (Matthew 24:27). We are warned to watch and be ready.

Return of Christ: The Consummating Event at the End of the Age

Will the return of Christ bring history to a close, or will it mark the beginning of a new phase in the history of redemption (i.e. the beginning of the millennium)? This article explains briefly the premillennialist or dispensationalist response to this, and goes on to explain from Scripture that the second coming will be a consummating event at the end of the age.

1994?: Another Misguided Attempt to Date the Return of Our Lord

This article considers the argument used by Harold Camping in the early '90s that the return of Christ would happen in 1994. Camping developed a timetable of redemptive history, beginning with the date of creation and ending with the date of Christ's return. The author discusses what is wrong with the argument, stressing in particular that the Bible makes clear that no one can know the time or date of the second coming.

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