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The Second Coming of Christ, often referred to as the "Revelation of Jesus Christ," is a central tenet in Christian eschatology, signifying the future return of Jesus to Earth. This event is anticipated as a time of fulfillment of biblical prophecies, judgment, and the establishment of God's kingdom.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of the Second Coming is rooted in numerous passages throughout the New Testament. The Book of Revelation, attributed to the Apostle John, provides a vivid depiction of this event. Revelation 1:7 states, "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."

The Apostle Paul also addresses the Second Coming in his epistles. In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 , he writes, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord."

Theological Significance

The Second Coming is viewed as the culmination of God's redemptive plan. It is a time when Christ will return in glory to judge the living and the dead, as affirmed in the Nicene Creed. This event is anticipated to bring about the final defeat of evil, the resurrection of the dead, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth.

Signs and Timing

While the exact timing of the Second Coming is unknown, Jesus provided signs to watch for in the Gospels. In Matthew 24:30-31 , He describes, "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other."

Believers are encouraged to remain vigilant and prepared, as emphasized in Matthew 24:42 : "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come."

Implications for Believers

The anticipation of the Second Coming serves as a source of hope and motivation for Christians. It encourages a life of holiness, faithfulness, and readiness. The Apostle Peter exhorts believers in 2 Peter 3:11-12 , "Since everything will be dissolved in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God."

Conclusion

The Second Coming of Christ, as the Revelation of Jesus Christ, remains a profound and eagerly awaited event in Christian theology. It encapsulates the hope of ultimate redemption and the promise of eternal life with God.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

1 Peter 1:13
Why gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
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The Future of Christ's Kingdom First Group of Epistles the First ...
... one should be studied in the light of the occasion which called it forth ... They treat
of but one doctrinal subject"the second coming of Christ." It should ...
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The Millennium in Relation to Christ.
... He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the ... light upon the Millennium in
relation to Christ is 1 ... Here the second coming of our Lord (to the earth) is ...
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The Revelation and Career of the Anti-Christ.
... Second, that he will "make war with the saints." These ... means: for that day (the day
of Christ"the Millennium ... destroy with the brightness of His coming (to the ...
/.../pink/the redeemers return/4 the revelation and career.htm

The Revelation of Peter. Introduction.
... It is called the Apocalypse of Peter, or the narrative of things revealed to him
by Jesus Christ which had ... the end of the world or the second coming of Christ. ...
/.../unknown/the apocalypse of peter/the revelation of peter introduction.htm

The Character of Christ's Advent (I. 7).
... judgment; it concerns those who are "in Christ," and not ... to make up what we speak
of as "the second Coming.". ... subject of this book is not the Coming for which ...
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The Present Working of the Mystery of Iniquity Proves that There ...
... this Age will oppose and exalt himself "above all that is called God, or ... another
proof that there can be no Millennium before the Second Coming of Christ. ...
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The Catholic Apostolic Church (Called Irvingites. )
... of the first three centuries, that the second coming of the ... to escape all the things
that are coming to pass ... when speaking of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians ...
/.../ 113 the catholic apostolic.htm

The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion
... (Matt., xxiii.). Section 254. Christ's Prediction of the Coming of the Kingdom
of God, and of his Second Advent. (Mark, xiii.; Matt., xxiv.). ...
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Unity of Apostolic Teaching.
... of God on earth, and will be completed with the second coming of Christ in glory ...
beautifully and simply arranged and presented in what is called the Apostles ...
/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 67 unity of apostolic.htm

Second Day. God's Provision for Holiness.
... revealed as the source whence the coming redemption should ... a revelation, 'I am holy;'
the second a command ... this name, 'the holy ones in Christ Jesus.' Oh that ...
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