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The Second Coming of Christ is a central tenet of Christian eschatology, anticipated as the moment when Jesus Christ will return to earth in glory to fulfill the promises of God and establish His eternal kingdom. This event is characterized by its suddenness, majesty, and the final judgment of all humanity. The anticipation of Christ's return is a source of hope and encouragement for believers, who are called to live in readiness and prayerful expectation.

Biblical Foundation

The New Testament provides numerous references to the Second Coming, emphasizing its certainty and the need for vigilance among the faithful. Jesus Himself spoke of His return, as recorded in the Gospels. In Matthew 24:30-31 , Jesus declares, "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."

The Apostle Paul also addresses the Second Coming in his epistles, urging believers to remain steadfast and prayerful. In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 , Paul 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."

The Role of Prayer

Prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian life, especially in the context of awaiting the Second Coming. Believers are encouraged to pray for the hastening of Christ's return, for the perseverance of the saints, and for the readiness of their own hearts. The Apostle Peter exhorts the faithful 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."

Prayer for the Second Coming is not only a petition for the fulfillment of God's promises but also a means of aligning the believer's heart with God's will. It fosters a spirit of watchfulness and spiritual preparedness, as Jesus instructed in Luke 21:36 : "But keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Encouragement and Exhortation

The anticipation of the Second Coming serves as a powerful motivator for holy living and evangelistic zeal. Believers are called to encourage one another with the hope of Christ's return, as Paul advises in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 : "Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing."

In the face of trials and tribulations, the promise of the Second Coming provides comfort and assurance. James 5:7-8 urges, "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the soil, how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near."

In summary, the Second Coming of Christ is a profound and eagerly awaited event in Christian theology. Saints are called to pray fervently for its arrival, to live in readiness, and to encourage one another with the hope of Christ's glorious return.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Revelation 22:20
He which testifies these things said, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
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Miller's views on the Second Coming of Christ.
... second death.' After the second resurrection, second judgment, the ... hearts, 'My Lord
delayeth his coming.' Let all ... temporal and personal reign of Christ on earth ...
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Coming to Christ
... is about; it is about the apple; and the second thought off ... very last thought he
has is about the way of coming. ... you say to a sinner, "Come to Christ, and you ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/coming to christ.htm

The Prayer of the Regenerated.
... In the second place, it is necessary to distinguish between the intercession of
the Holy Spirit and of Jesus Christ ... After the coming of Christ, the prayers ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xlii the prayer of the.htm

"Be Ye Therefore Sober, and Watch unto Prayer. "
... duty is to them who look for Christ's second coming.1. In ... Ye ought then to be ready
for Christ's coming, and not ... of all things is at hand, and Christ will soon ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxii be ye therefore.htm

The Thessalonian Letters
... at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.". ... Paul sent the
Thessalonians in his first epistle regarding the second coming of Christ, was in ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 25 the thessalonian letters.htm

His Future Work
... great prophecies will establish the fact that this promised Kingdom comes with the
second coming of Christ. ... The Lord Jesus Christ and His Saints will reign ...
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He was Transfigured
... be living upon the earth at Christ's second coming, and who ... when He shall come "the
second time without ... of glory was represented in miniature,"Christ the King ...
/.../white/the desire of ages/chapter 46 he was transfigured.htm

Second Lesson. In Spirit and Truth. '
... Jesus says, The hour is coming, and now is;' it is ... worship Him in spirit and truth.'
The second thought that ... of the Father in the Spirit of Christ , the Spirit ...
/.../murray/with christ in the school of prayer/second lesson in spirit and.htm

The Communion of Saints.
... is confessed first; that of the Son in the Incarnation second; and coming to the ...
lose ourselves in the contemplation of the excellencies of Christ, or with ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxv the communion of saints.htm

The Kingdom Conquering the World
... Romans: "To all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints." 1:7. ... VII.
To command, to exhort, and to describe the second coming of Christ as a ...
/.../palmer/a birds-eye view of the bible/ix the kingdom conquering the.htm