The Second Coming of Christ
The visible, glorious return of Christ to judge and reign.
Christ Himself, the angels at the ascension, and the apostles unite in promising that Jesus will return visibly, in glory, with His holy angels — to judge the living and the dead and to set up His kingdom.
The Prophecy
"...this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven."
"...and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first..."
Promised at the ascension
The angels stood with the disciples on Olivet and promised that Jesus would return in the same visible, bodily manner He had ascended.
Coming in glory
Unlike the first coming in humility, the second will be in clouds and glory, every eye seeing Him — the consummation of every prophecy.
People in This Prophecy
Verse Commentary
Read verse-by-verse commentary on the key passages of this prophecy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Jesus return visibly?
Yes — Acts 1:11 promises He will come in the same visible manner He went into heaven.
Why is the second coming called the blessed hope?
Because it is the appearing in glory of our Saviour and the consummation of our salvation (Titus 2:13).
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A Kingdom That Shall Never Be Destroyed
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A New Heaven and a New Earth
All things made new — the dwelling of God with men.
The Day of the Lord
A great and dreadful day of divine judgment and salvation.
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