Overview
Christ's return is the culmination of God's redemptive plan, when Jesus will visibly and physically return to earth in glory. This event will be preceded by signs and will result in the resurrection of believers, final judgment, and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom.
Key Scriptures
"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" (Matthew 25:31, NIV).
"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" (Matthew 24:36, NIV).
Application
Live in readiness and holiness, knowing Christ's return is certain though the timing is unknown, allowing this hope to purify your faith and motivate faithful service.