Overview
The return of Christ is a central hope of Christian faith, affirming that Jesus will physically return to judge the living and the dead and establish His eternal kingdom. This doctrine appears throughout the New Testament and motivates believers to live holy, watchful lives while awaiting His return.
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" (1 Thessalonians 4:16, ESV).
"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done" (Revelation 22:12, ESV).
Application
Live each day in anticipation of Christ's return by maintaining spiritual watchfulness, holy conduct, and active proclamation of the Gospel.