Overview
Jesus explicitly promised His return to complete God's redemptive plan. His coming will involve the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment of all people, and the establishment of a new heavens and new earth where believers will dwell with God forever.
Key Scriptures
"Jesus said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, in the regeneration, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.'" (Matthew 19:28, ESV)
"For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first." (1 Thessalonians 4:16, ESV)
"Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him." (Revelation 1:7, ESV)
Application
Live faithfully today, knowing Christ's return motivates holy living and confident hope in God's ultimate plan of restoration.