There are several views concerning the return of Jesus. Many sincere and genuine men and women of faith may disagree on what the return of Christ will look like. But no matter where you may fall in your understanding of the end times there is one thing all believers agree on and believe, Jesus will one day return visibly and physically to the earth and He will rule His kingdom.
Jesus tells us to stay alert and look for His coming. What ways can we stay alert? What are some things in our culture that distract people from being ready for the coming of the Lord? Is there some thing in your life that should change to help you anticipate Jesus’ return?
Many Christians do not realize the importance of the coming of Jesus. Our world does not see the importance of the second coming of Jesus. We often hear the question, “If God is so good and all powerful, then why does he not come now and put an end to sin and suffering?”
It is not a new question to the Church, and 2 Peter 3:9 tells us that “the Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.”
When Jesus returns there will be a final judgment. Many debate the exact timing of the final judgment but all agree that Jesus will judge all people and many will perish because they did not repent from their ways and trust in Christ’s forgiveness, but those who have trusted in Christ will be with Him forever. The second coming, although the details are debated, is important because it gives us hope. Hope that Christ will one day put all things right again and we will be able to enjoy the fullness of God’s glory in a renewed relationship with him.
