What does "every eye will see Him" reveal about Jesus' second coming? Revelation 1:7 in Focus “Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.” (Revelation 1:7) What “Every Eye” Declares • Universal visibility—no one will miss the event. • Literal fulfillment—just as He ascended bodily, He will return bodily. • Global accountability—believer and unbeliever alike will face the risen Christ. Connecting the Prophetic Threads • Daniel 7:13 – “I saw One like a Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven.” • Zechariah 12:10 – “They will look on Me whom they pierced.” • Matthew 24:27, 30 – “As the lightning comes… so will the coming of the Son of Man be… all the tribes of the earth will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds.” • Acts 1:11 – “This same Jesus… will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” • 1 Thessalonians 4:16 – “The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout.” No Secret Return • Lightning-like brilliance (Matthew 24:27). • Audible trumpet and shout (1 Thessalonians 4:16). • Cosmic disturbance (Matthew 24:29). • Sky-filling presence (Revelation 6:14-17). Why Visibility Matters for Believers • Confirms our “blessed hope” (Titus 2:13). • Vindicates faith—what was unseen becomes unmistakable. • Signals our gathering to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). • Marks the end of suffering and the beginning of His righteous reign (Revelation 20:4-6). Why Visibility Matters for Unbelievers • Removes every excuse—He appears before “all the tribes of the earth.” • Triggers mourning and repentance for some (Zechariah 12:10). • Launches final judgment (Revelation 20:11-15). Living in Light of His Visible Return • Stay awake—“Let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober” (1 Thessalonians 5:6). • Stay holy—“When He appears we may be confident and unashamed before Him” (1 John 2:28). • Stay hopeful—“Your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:28). The promise that “every eye will see Him” assures us of a glorious, unmistakable, and worldwide return of Jesus Christ—an event that will culminate history, vindicate righteousness, and visibly reveal the King to all humanity. |
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