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Second Coming of Christ, the

The Second Coming of Christ refers to Jesus's future return to earth in glory to judge all people and consummate His kingdom. This foundational Christian hope motivates holy living and confident faith in God's sovereign plan.

Overview

Scripture affirms that Jesus Christ will visibly and bodily return to earth. His return will be sudden and unexpected, accompanied by divine glory and judgment. At His coming, all people will be gathered before Him to give account, and He will establish His eternal kingdom.

Key Scriptures

"For the Son of Man is going to come with His angels in the glory of His Father, and then He will reward each person according to what he has done" (Matthew 16:27, NIV).

"When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His powerful angels, He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus" (2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, NIV).

"As it is written: 'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him'" (1 Corinthians 2:9, reflecting the glory of Christ's return, NIV).

Application

Live in readiness and holiness, knowing that Christ's return is certain and may come unexpectedly, making your daily obedience to Him eternally significant.

Scripture References 40
Matthew 16:27 Matthew 25:31 Mark 8:38 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Acts 1:10 Acts 1:11 Acts 3:20 1 Timothy 6:14 1 Peter 1:7 1 Thessalonians 5:2 2 Peter 3:10 Revelation 16:15 Acts 1:9 Acts 1:11 Matthew 24:27 Job 19:25 Job 19:26 2 Thessalonians 1:10 2 Thessalonians 1:10 Matthew 24:46 Luke 12:37 Luke 12:38 1 Corinthians 4:5 2 Peter 3:12 Hebrews 9:28 1 Peter 1:5 1 Corinthians 1:8 1 Corinthians 15:25 1 Corinthians 15:26 Revelation 1:7 1 Peter 1:7 Titus 2:13 2 Peter 3:12 Matthew 25:31 John 14:3 Matthew 25:6 Luke 12:36 Luke 12:39 Luke 19:12 Luke 19:15
Full Topical Reference List 181 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Accompanied by Angels

2 Thessalonians 1:7 Mark 8:38 Matthew 16:27 Matthew 25:31

Angels

Acts 1:10 Acts 1:11

Apostles

1 Timothy 6:14 Acts 3:20

Appearing of Jesus Christ

1 Peter 1:7

As a thief in the night

1 Thessalonians 5:2 2 Peter 3:10 Revelation 16:15

As he ascended

Acts 1:9 Acts 1:11

As the lightning

Matthew 24:27

Assured of

Job 19:25 Job 19:26

Be admired in them that believe

2 Thessalonians 1:10

Be glorified in his saints

2 Thessalonians 1:10

Blessedness of being prepared for

Luke 12:37 Luke 12:38 Matthew 24:46

Bring to light the hidden things of darkness

1 Corinthians 4:5

Coming of the day of God

2 Peter 3:12

Complete the salvation of saints

1 Peter 1:5 Hebrews 9:28

Day of our Lord Jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 1:8

Destroy death

1 Corinthians 15:25 1 Corinthians 15:26

Every eye shall see him at

Revelation 1:7

Faith of, shall be found to praise at

1 Peter 1:7

Glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour

Titus 2:13

Haste to

2 Peter 3:12

Himself

John 14:3 Matthew 25:31

Illustrated

Luke 12:36 Luke 12:39 Luke 19:12 Luke 19:15 Matthew 25:6

In clouds

Matthew 24:30 Matthew 26:64 Revelation 1:7

In flaming fire

2 Thessalonians 1:8

In his own glory

Matthew 25:31

In the glory of his Father

Matthew 16:27

Is not to make atonement

Hebrews 9:28 Hebrews 10:14 Romans 6:9 Romans 6:10

Judge

2 Timothy 4:1 John 5:22 Jude 1:15 Psalms 50:3 Psalms 50:4 Revelation 20:11 Revelation 20:12 Revelation 20:13

Last time

1 Peter 1:5

Look for

Philippians 3:20 Titus 2:13

Love

2 Timothy 4:8

Pray for

Revelation 22:20

Presume upon the delay of

Matthew 24:48

Prophets

Daniel 7:13 Jude 1:14

Reign

Daniel 7:14 Isaiah 24:23 Revelation 11:15

Revelation of Jesus Christ

1 Peter 1:13

Scoff at

2 Peter 3:3 2 Peter 3:4

Shall appear with him in glory at

Colossians 3:4

Shall be blameless at

1 Corinthians 1:8 1 Thessalonians 3:13 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Jude 1:24

Shall be like him at

1 John 3:2 Philippians 3:21

Shall be preserved to

1 Peter 1:5 2 Timothy 4:18 Jude 1:24 Philippians 1:6

Shall be punished at

2 Thessalonians 1:8 2 Thessalonians 1:9

Shall be surprised by

1 Thessalonians 5:3 2 Peter 3:10 Matthew 24:37 Matthew 24:38 Matthew 24:39

Shall not be ashamed at

1 John 2:28 1 John 4:17

Shall receive a crown of glory at

1 Peter 5:4 2 Timothy 4:8

Shall reign with him at

2 Timothy 2:12 Daniel 7:27 Revelation 5:10 Revelation 20:6 Revelation 22:5

Shall see him as he is, at

1 John 3:2

Should be always considered as at hand

1 Peter 4:7 Philippians 4:5 Romans 13:12

Should be patient to

2 Thessalonians 3:5 James 5:7 James 5:8

Should be ready for

Luke 12:40 Matthew 24:44

Should watch for

Luke 21:36 Mark 13:35 Mark 13:36 Mark 13:37 Matthew 24:42

Signs preceding

Matthew 24:3 Matthew 24:4 Matthew 24:5 Matthew 24:6 Matthew 24:7 Matthew 24:8 Matthew 24:9 Matthew 24:10 Matthew 24:11 Matthew 24:12 Matthew 24:13 Matthew 24:14 Matthew 24:15 Matthew 24:16 Matthew 24:17 Matthew 24:18 Matthew 24:19 Matthew 24:20 Matthew 24:21 Matthew 24:22 Matthew 24:23 Matthew 24:24 Matthew 24:25 Matthew 24:26 Matthew 24:27 Matthew 24:28 Matthew 24:29 Matthew 24:30 Matthew 24:31 Matthew 24:32 Matthew 24:33 Matthew 24:34 Matthew 24:35 Matthew 24:36 Matthew 24:37 Matthew 24:38 Matthew 24:39 Matthew 24:40 Matthew 24:41 Matthew 24:42 Matthew 24:43 Matthew 24:44 Matthew 24:45 Matthew 24:46 Matthew 24:47 Matthew 24:48 Matthew 24:49 Matthew 24:50 Matthew 24:51

Suddenly

Mark 13:36

The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c at

2 Peter 3:10 2 Peter 3:12

The man of sin to be destroyed at

2 Thessalonians 2:8

The saints alive at, shall be caught up to meet him

1 Thessalonians 4:17

They who shall have died in Christ shall rise first at

1 Thessalonians 4:16

Time of, unknown

Mark 13:32 Matthew 24:36

Times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord

Acts 3:19

Times of restitution of all things

Acts 3:21 Romans 8:21

Unexpectedly

Luke 12:40 Matthew 24:44

Wait for

1 Corinthians 1:7 1 Thessalonians 1:10

With a shout and the voice of the Archangel

1 Thessalonians 4:16

With his saints

1 Thessalonians 3:13 Jude 1:14

With power and great glory

Matthew 24:30
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