Faith & Reason Nexus

The Bible Speaks of the 2nd Coming

• At least 370 verses refer to the 2nd coming of Christ.
• There are 7,959 verses in the New Testament.
• About 1 of every 25 verses in the NT refers to the 2nd coming of Christ.
• The 2nd coming is found in 23 of the 27 New Testament books.
• From Genesis to Malachi – Jesus is coming.
• From Matthew to Acts 1:1 – Jesus is here.
• From Acts 1:1 to Revelation 22:20 – Jesus is coming again.

Jesus Assures Us of His Return

• John 14:1-3 – “I will come again.”
• Matthew 25:31
• Matthew 16:27
• Matthew 26:64
• Matthew 24:27

Angels Assure Us of His Coming

• Acts 1:11 – The angels confirm Jesus’ return.

The Bible Assures Us of His Coming

• Acts 1:11 – Reinforces the promise of His return.

The Time of His 2nd Coming

• No one knows but God.
• Matthew 24:35-42 – Emphasizes the unpredictability of His coming.
• No man can accurately predict it.

The Manner of His 2nd Coming

• He is coming in person.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
• He is coming as He went back to Heaven.
• Acts 1:11
• He is coming in visible form.
• Revelation 1:17
• He is coming without warning.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3
• He is coming with power and great joy.
• Matthew 24:30

For What is Christ Not Coming?

• He is NOT coming to establish His kingdom; it is already established.
• Mark 9:1
• Acts 2:47
• He is NOT coming to sit on David’s throne; He is now reigning.
• Acts 2:29-32
• He is NOT coming to restore Palestine to the Jews; all land promises have been fulfilled.
• Joshua 21:43
• He is NOT coming to convert the Jews.
• Romans 1:16
• 2 Corinthians 6:2
• He is NOT coming to reign 1,000 years.
• 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

For What is Christ Coming?

• He is coming to raise the dead, both the good and the bad.
• John 5:28-29
• Acts 24:15
• 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17
• 2 Corinthians 6:2
• He is coming for the judgment, to reward the righteous and pass formal sentence against the wicked.
• Revelation 22:12
• John 5:22
• He is coming to deliver the kingdom (Church) up to the Father.
• 1 Corinthians 15:24