Overview
Jesus promised His disciples that He would return to complete redemption history and judge all nations. This future event is central to Christian eschatology and motivates believers toward faithfulness. The manner, timing, and sequence of events surrounding Christ's return have been studied throughout church history.
Key Scriptures
"Jesus said to them, 'Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel'" (Matthew 19:28, NASB).
"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first" (1 Thessalonians 4:16, NASB).
"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him" (Matthew 25:31-32, NIV).
Application
Live in light of eternity by pursuing holiness, sharing the gospel, and remaining watchful for Christ's return.