The concept of "comings" in the Bible primarily refers to the anticipated arrivals or appearances of significant figures, most notably the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. This theme is central to both the Old and New Testaments, encompassing prophecies, fulfillments, and future expectations.

Old Testament Prophecies

The Old Testament contains numerous prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah, a deliverer for the people of Israel. These prophecies are foundational to understanding the anticipation of Christ's first coming. For instance, Isaiah 7:14 prophesies, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel." This prophecy is seen as a foretelling of the miraculous birth of Jesus.

Micah 5:2 also speaks of the Messiah's coming, stating, "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me one to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." This passage is understood to predict the birthplace of Jesus, affirming His divine origin and eternal nature.

The First Coming of Christ

The New Testament records the fulfillment of these prophecies in the first coming of Jesus Christ. The Gospels detail His birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection. In Matthew 1:22-23, the birth of Jesus is directly linked to Isaiah's prophecy: "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel' (which means, 'God with us')."

The first coming of Christ is characterized by His role as the suffering servant, as depicted in Isaiah 53. Jesus Himself affirmed His mission in Luke 19:10, saying, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

The Second Coming of Christ

The New Testament also speaks extensively about the second coming of Christ, a future event anticipated by believers. This coming is described as a time of judgment and the establishment of God's kingdom. In Matthew 24:30, Jesus describes His return: "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory."

The Apostle Paul also writes about this event in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord."

Theological Significance

The comings of Christ hold profound theological significance. The first coming is central to the doctrine of salvation, as it marks the incarnation of God in human form, His atoning sacrifice, and the offer of redemption to humanity. The second coming is a cornerstone of eschatological hope, promising the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan, the final defeat of evil, and the restoration of creation.

Believers are called to live in anticipation of Christ's return, as emphasized in Titus 2:13: "while we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." This expectation influences Christian ethics, worship, and mission, as the faithful are encouraged to remain vigilant and faithful, knowing that the Lord's return is imminent.

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Coming to Christ
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Showing How we Shall Consider the Coming of Christ in Three Ways
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Anathema and Grace
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The Carrion and the Vultures
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The Forerunner
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Approbation and Blessing.
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Goings (42 Occurrences)
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Eph'rathah (6 Occurrences)
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Coming-In (1 Occurrence)
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Antiquity (8 Occurrences)
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Command (442 Occurrences)

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Confounded (64 Occurrences)
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Gospel (108 Occurrences)
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John (154 Occurrences)
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