Overview
Christ's return is a foundational Christian doctrine affirmed by Jesus Himself and the apostles. This future event will be visible, audible, and unmistakable, resulting in the resurrection of believers, judgment of all humanity, and the renewal of creation under Christ's reign.
Key Scriptures
"Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven" (Acts 1:11, 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).
"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations" (Matthew 25:31-32, ESV).
Application
Believers should live with readiness and holiness, letting the hope of Christ's return motivate faithful service and moral living today.