Overview
The return of Christ is a central promise of Scripture affirmed throughout the New Testament. Jesus Himself declared He would return, and the apostles taught that His coming would be visible, sudden, and would conclude human history as we know it, ushering in eternity.
Key Scriptures
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." (John 14:3, NIV)
"After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." (1 Thessalonians 4:17, NIV)
"They will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory." (Mark 13:26, ESV)
Application
Live in readiness and holy anticipation of Christ's return by maintaining faith, pursuing righteousness, and sharing the Gospel urgently with others.