Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ will return visibly and in glory at the end of history to raise the dead, judge the world, destroy all evil and opposition to God and consummate his kingdom. Believers are encouraged to be prepared for his return, waiting with eagerness and joy. Daniel 7:13-14The second coming is foretold See also In the OT Psalms 72:2-4Isaiah 2:2-4 Isaiah 11:4-9; 40:5 pp Mic 4:1-3 Matthew 24:30By Jesus Christ See also pp Mk 13:26 Matthew 16:27; 25:31pp Lk 21:27 Mark 14:62Luke 12:40 John 14:3,28 Acts 1:11 By the angels at Jesus Christ's ascension Philippians 3:20See also By the apostles Acts 3:20-211 Corinthians 1:7; 11:26 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 3:13; 4:16 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 Hebrews 9:28 NT terms for the second coming Matthew 24:3"Parousia" James 5:7-8Meaning literally "presence" or "coming", the term was used in the NT world of a royal visit: 2 Peter 3:41 John 2:28 Luke 17:30 "Apocalypsis" 1 Corinthians 1:7Meaning 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: 2 Thessalonians 1:71 Peter 1:7; 4:13 2 Thessalonians 2:8 "Epiphaneia" 1 Timothy 6:14Meaning literally "appearing" or "manifestation", the term suggests coming out into view from a hidden background: 2 Timothy 4:1Titus 2:13 Matthew 24:14 Events that will precede the second coming The universal preaching of the gospel See also Matthew 28:19-20pp Mk 13:10 Acts 1:7-8Matthew 24:9 The persecution of believers See also pp Mk 13:9 Matthew 24:21pp Lk 21:12 Matthew 24:22pp Mk 13:19 Mark 13:12-13pp Mk 13:20 2 Timothy 3:1pp Mt 24:12-13 Revelation 7:14pp Lk 21:16-17 1 Timothy 4:1See also Apostasy, nominal religion and godlessness Matthew 24:102 Timothy 3:1-5 2 Peter 3:3-4 1 John 2:18 The revelation of the antichrist See also Daniel 7:20-22The 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. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-41 John 4:3 Revelation 13:1-10 Matthew 24:24 The appearance of false Christs and false prophets See also Matthew 7:15; 24:5pp Mk 13:22 Matthew 24:11pp Mk 13:6 Luke 17:23pp Lk 21:8 2 John 1:7Matthew 24:6-7 Wars and rumours of wars pp Mk 13:7-8 Matthew 24:7-8pp Lk 21:9-10 Famines and earthquakes pp Mk 13:8 Matthew 24:29pp Lk 21:11 Cosmic changes pp Mk 13:24 pp Lk 21:25-26 Acts 3:20-21The timing of the second coming See also At God's appointed time Matthew 24:36Luke 17:20-30 Acts 1:7 pp Mk 13:32 2 Peter 3:91 Thessalonians 5:1-2 See also Unexpectedly Matthew 24:27Matthew 24:43-44 pp Lk 17:24 2 Peter 3:10Revelation 3:3; 16:15 pp Lk 12:39-40 Matthew 25:5After a delay See also Matthew 25:19Part of a parable concerning the coming of Jesus Christ who is represented by the bridegroom. 2 Peter 3:3-9Matthew 24:30-34 Imminently See also pp Mk 13:26-30 John 21:22pp Lk 21:27-32 Romans 13:11-12James 5:8-9 Revelation 3:11; 22:7,20 Acts 1:11 The manner of the second coming See also Jesus Christ's personal return Acts 3:201 Thessalonians 4:16 Hebrews 9:28 Revelation 1:7 See also A visible and glorious return Matthew 24:30Matthew 26:64 pp Mk 13:26 Acts 1:9pp Lk 21:27 Matthew 24:311 Corinthians 15:52 With the sound of a trumpet 1 Thessalonians 4:16Matthew 16:27; 24:31 2 Thessalonians 1:7 With angels 1 Corinthians 15:22-23The purpose of the second coming See also To raise the dead John 5:28-291 Corinthians 15:52 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Psalms 96:13 See also To judge all people Psalms 98:9Matthew 16:27; 25:31-32 2 Timothy 4:1 Revelation 20:11-15; 22:12 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 See also To judge the wicked Matthew 24:51Romans 2:5 2 Peter 3:7 Jude 1:15 Matthew 25:31-32 See also To separate the wicked from the righteous Matthew 24:40-412 Thessalonians 2:8 pp Lk 17:34-35 See also To destroy all evil and opposition to God's kingdom 1 Corinthians 15:24-26Revelation 20:10,14 Matthew 24:46-47 Luke 12:37 To reward believers 2 Timothy 4:81 Peter 5:4 1 John 3:1 John 14:3 1 Thessalonians 4:17 To gather the church together 2 Thessalonians 2:1Luke 21:28 Hebrews 9:28 To bring final salvation 1 Corinthians 15:51-52Philippians 3:20-21 To transform the saints into his likeness Colossians 3:4Matthew 24:3 1 Corinthians 15:24 To end the present age 2 Peter 3:10,12Acts 3:21 2 Peter 3:13 To restore and renew all things Revelation 21:1-5Matthew 24:30 Reactions at Jesus Christ's second coming 2 Thessalonians 1:10all peoples will mourn His people will marvel. Matthew 24:42-44Present implications of the second coming for believers See also They must always be watchful and ready Matthew 25:10Mark 13:35 Luke 12:35-36 Matthew 25:14-30 They must be faithful stewards 1 Corinthians 1:7pp Lk 19:12-27 See also They must eagerly expect his coming Luke 21:28Philippians 3:20 Titus 2:13 Matthew 24:13 1 Peter 1:6-7 They must endure suffering with patient endurance 1 Thessalonians 1:10James 5:7-8 They must wait patiently 1 John 3:2-3See also It is an incentive to holiness Colossians 3:4-51 Timothy 6:14 2 Peter 3:11 1 John 2:23,28 2 Timothy 4:1-2 See also It is an incentive to mission 2 Peter 3:12See also 7774 prophets, false8318 patience 8424 evangelism 8490 watchfulness 8747 false gods 8794 persecution 9105 last things 9115 antichrist, the 9140 last days 9240 last judgment 9610 hope |
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