The Second Coming of Christ | The Bible Teaches

The second coming of Jesus is called the “blessed hope” of the Christian church. In this lesson, we will study the promises and signs of Christ’s glorious return.

The Promise of His Return

Did Jesus promise to return?

He made no specific promise Yes: 'I will come again and take you to myself' Only symbolically Only in spirit

What did the angels say after Jesus' ascension?

That Jesus would not return That He would return invisibly That Jesus will return in the same manner as He went into heaven That they should forget Him

“The coming of the Lord has been in all ages the hope of His true followers.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, GC 303.3

How Jesus Will Return

Will Jesus' return be visible?

No, it will be secret Yes, every eye will see Him Only the believers will see It will be only spiritual

How will Jesus' return be?

Silent and discreet With power, great glory, and the sound of the trumpet Only for the Jews In an uncertain manner

Will Jesus come alone?

Yes, completely alone He will come with all the holy angels Only with some angels The Bible does not say

Signs of His Return

Did Jesus give signs of His return?

No, it is completely unpredictable Yes: wars, famines, earthquakes, pestilences Only one sign He said not to worry about it

What sign immediately precedes Jesus' return?

World peace The gospel preached to all nations All countries becoming Christian The end of all religions

“Prophecy not only foretells the manner and object of Christ’s coming, but presents tokens by which men are to know when it is near.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, GC 304.1

Preparation for His Return

Does anyone know the day and hour of Jesus' return?

Yes, the prophets know No one knows, only the Father It can be calculated from the prophecies It was revealed in visions

How should we await Jesus' return?

With fear and trembling Watching and being prepared, for we know not the hour Without any concern Trying to discover the date

How will the saved receive Jesus when He returns?

With fear They will say: 'This is our God; we have waited for Him!' Indifferent Negatively surprised

Now What?

Jesus’ return is certain:

Jesus promised: He will come again
It will be visible: Every eye will see Him
There will be signs: We can discern the times
We must be prepared: No one knows the day

My Decision

I believe in Jesus’ promise that He will return. I desire to be prepared for His coming, living in faithfulness to Him each day. I await with joy the blessed hope of His glorious appearing.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

15) The Second Coming of Christ