Faith & Reason Nexus

The return of Jesus is a momentous event, described throughout Scripture with vivid imagery and powerful promises. Here’s a summary of what will happen when Jesus comes again:

1. There Will Be a Great Shout from the Voice of the Archangel

1 Thessalonians 4:16
The return of Christ will be accompanied by a loud, powerful shout from the archangel, signaling the end of time and the beginning of God’s final plan.

2. The Trumpet of God Will Blow with a Great Noise

1 Thessalonians 4:16
The sound of God’s trumpet will echo throughout the universe, marking the commencement of Christ’s return. This signal will call the living and the dead to attention.

3. The Lord Jesus Will Appear in the Clouds, and Every Eye Will See Him

Revelation 1:7
Jesus will return visibly, and every person on earth will witness His glorious appearance. It will not be a secret or quiet return; all will see Him for who He truly is.

“I will come again”
John 14:3
Jesus Himself promised that He would return. This is a reassurance to believers that His coming is certain and assured.

4. Christians Who Have Died Will Be Raised First and Will Stand with the Lord in the Air

1 Thessalonians 4:14
Those who have died in Christ will be resurrected first. They will rise to meet the Lord in the air, marking the glorious reunion of believers with their Savior.

5. Christians Who Are Still Alive on the Earth Will Ascend Up in the Air to Join Christ and All the Faithful of Ages Past

1 Thessalonians 4:17
Those Christians who are alive at the time of Christ’s return will be transformed and caught up in the air to meet the Lord. This will include all faithful believers, both the resurrected and those still living.

6. People Who Are Not Christians Will Not Escape

2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
For those who have not accepted Christ, His return will bring judgment. The wicked will face eternal separation from God and judgment for their rejection of Christ’s salvation.

7. The Heavens Will Pass Away with a Great Noise, and the Earth Will Melt with Fervent Heat

2 Peter 3:12-14
The universe as we know it will be completely transformed. The heavens will be dissolved, and the earth will be consumed by fire, as God makes all things new. Believers are urged to live in holiness and anticipation of the new heavens and new earth to come.

Conclusion

The return of Jesus is a glorious and life-altering event. It will bring both hope for believers and judgment for the unrepentant. The Christian’s hope lies in the resurrection and reunion with Christ, while the warning to the unsaved is clear: the day of judgment is certain.