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CHRIST'S COMING

 

When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.    (Col 3:4)

 

What the Bible says What Believers are promised at His coming  -  Our proper response  -   Old Testament only

 

The purpose of this section is to provide Biblical scriptures pertaining to Christ's coming so that we can be sure of what we hope for.  This hope, as an anchor to our soul, will help us always to be ready and standing firm with patient endurance until He returns.   We are not, however, trying  to make any statement about when He will come  (See Timing).  Although we are continually to watch and look for the signs of His coming, speculating about the precise timing can, at times, distract us from from the proper humble, trusting and thankful attitude assured that He will come.  

 

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS   (click on the underlined verses to read them)

Jesus will come from heaven.  Php 3:20-211 Th 1:9-10

He will descend with a shout of an archangel and with a trumpet.  The dead will be raised, then those who are alive will meet the Lord in the air.   1 Thes 4:16-18,  1 Cor 15:20-26

When He comes, He will receive us so that we can be with Him.  Jn 14:1-6

He will gather His people.  Mt 24:29-31Mk 13:24-27Joel 2:30-3:2  (See What we are promised at His coming)

He will come in a similar manner as He left.  Ac 1:9-11

There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars and distress on the earth.  Then He will come with power and glory.  Lk 21:25-36Mt 24:29-31Mk 13:24-27Is 13:6-13 Joel 2:30-3:2 Joel 3:12-17

Lightning will be seen throughout the earth.  Matthew 24:23-27Lk 17:22-24,  Ps 97:1-8

He will come in the glory of His Father with His angels.   Mt 16:27,  Mt 25:31,  Mk 8:38

He will come on the clouds of heaven with power and glory.     Mt 24:29-31Mt 26:62-65 Mk 13:24-27Lk 21:25-28Ac 1:9-11

Believers and unbelievers will be separated.  Mt 24:36-44Lk 17:28-36Mt 25:31-46 Mt 24:29-31

Christ will come followed by the armies in heaven (in white linens) to strike down the nations.  Rev 19:11-21

He will come with His saints to execute judgment.  He shall be King over all the earth. Jude 14-151 Thes 3:13,  Zech 14:1-9

He will come with vengeance and will judge the wicked.  2 Thes 1:4-12Is 35:3-7Is 13:6-13 Joel 3:12-17

All tribes on earth will see Him and mourn.  Mt 24:29-31Rev 1:7

Jesus will destroy the antichrist with the breath of His mouth and the brightness of His coming.   2 Th 2:8-10,  Rev 19:11-21

He will judge the living and the dead at His appearing.  2 Tim 4:1

 
WHAT BELIEVERS ARE PROMISED AT HIS COMING

We will be raised, and then we will be with the Lord forever.  1 Thes 4:13-18

We will also be with those we love at His coming.  1 Thes 2:19-20

He will give us rest if we are troubled.  He will be glorified in us, and we will admire Him.  2 Thes 1:4-12

We will see him.   Rev 1:7

We will appear with Him in glory.   Col 3:4

We will be made like Him, and we will see Him as He is.   1 Jn 3:2-3

He will transform our lowly bodies to be conformed to His glorious body.  Phil 3:20-21

Our faith, if it proves genuine, will result in praise, glory and honor when He is revealed.  1 Pet 1:3-9

The blind will see.  The deaf will hear.  And the dumb will sing.  Is 35:3-7

Christ will come and reward us.  Re 22:12-15,  Mt 16:27 1 Pet 5:4,  2 Tim 4:6-8  (We will eventually have a section on Crowns and Rewards.)

We will be separated from the unrighteous and will hear Him (our King) welcome us into the Kingdom.  Matt 25:31-46

We will be glad with exceeding joy (if we suffered for Him).  1 Pet 4:12-15

The Lord will be a shelter for His people while He judges wickedness.   Joel 3:12-17

 

OUR PROPER RESPONSE

We should love His appearing.  2 Tim 4:6-8

Since our citizenship is in heaven - we should eagerly wait for Him.  Phil 3:18-21,  Heb 9:27-28,  1 Th 1:9-10

We should watch and be sober so that the day of the Lord does not overtake us like a thief.   1 Th 5:2-11,  Re 3:1-6,  Re 16:15-16

We should watch and pray and always be ready.   Mt 24:36-44Mk 13:28-37,  Lk 21:25-36Mt 25:1-13

We should be faithful with what God has given us.  We must not hide or ignore what He has entrusted to us.  Mt 24:45-51,  Lk 12:35-48Mt 25:15-30

We should help the poor.   Mt 25:31-46

We should deny worldly lusts, live soberly and godly, and look for the blessed hope of His glorious appearing.    Titus 2:11-15

We should deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him.  And we should not be ashamed of Him or His words.   Mk 8:34-38 Lk 9:25-26

We should abide in Him. Then we will have confidence and not be ashamed at His coming.  1 Jn 2:28

Our hope should be fully on the grace to be given us when Christ is revealed.   1 Pet 1:13

We should live godly lives, focused on the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our Jesus.   Titus 2:11-15

We should wait on the Lord and trust Him.  Ps 37:18-40

We should be patient for the Lord's return (like a farmer waits for rain), and we should strengthen and stabilize our hearts for His return.    James 5:7-11

We should endure hardship and not draw back so that we may receive our promise.  Heb 10:34-39

 

THE TIMING OF HIS COMING

No one knows the time Christ will come.    Mt 24:36Mt 24:42-44Mk 13:32-37

Christ will come at a time we do not expect.   Luke 12:40

The Day will come as a thief.  However if we watch, the day will not overtake us over like a thief.  1 Th 5:2-11,  Re 3:1-6Re 16:15-16 2 Pe 3:3-13

It is not for us to know the times or seasons, but we are to be witnesses of Him.   Ac 1:6-8

With the Lord, one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.   2 Pe 3:3-13

The Prophets and even the angels longed to know the times and circumstances of Christ's return; however, at that time, it was not for them to know either.   1 Pet 1:3-14

 

OLD TESTAMENT ONLY

He will gather His people.  Joel 2:30-3:2

There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars and distress on the earth.  Then He will come with power and glory.  Is 13:6-13,  Joel 3:12-17

Fire will go before him, burning his enemies.  Lightnings will light the world, mountains will melt like wax, and all will see His glory.   Ps 97:1-8

He will come with His saints to execute judgment.  He shall be King over all the earth.  Zech 14:1-9

He will come with vengeance and will judge the wicked.  Is 35:3-7Is 13:6-13

The blind will see.  The deaf will hear.  And the dumb will sing.  Is 35:3-7

The Lord will be a shelter for His people while He judges wickedness.   Joel 3:12-17

We should wait on the Lord and trust Him.  Ps 37:18-40

 

NEW TESTAMENT PERSPECTIVE ON OLD TESTAMENT CEREMONIES

The Prophets and even the angels longed to know the times and circumstances of Christ's return; however, at that time, it was not for them to know either.   1 Pet 1:3-14

 

 

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