Overview
Jesus promised His disciples that He would return to earth (John 14:3). This return, also called the Second Coming or Parousia, is a foundational doctrine of Christianity affirmed throughout the New Testament. Christ will return in glory to complete redemption, judge all people, and reign eternally.
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).
"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all peoples on earth will mourn because of him" (Revelation 1:7, NIV).
"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God" (1 Thessalonians 4:16, NIV).
Application
Living in light of Christ's return should motivate holy living, evangelism, and hope in uncertain times.