Lesson 21 — The Second Coming of Christ
The Bible promises that Jesus Christ will return to this world. This lesson explores what Scripture says about His second coming, the signs that point toward that event, and how believers can prepare to meet Him.
Lesson Overview
Building on the previous lesson about the pre-Advent judgment, this study examines the promise of Christ’s return. It considers the Bible’s descriptions of how He will appear, what will happen to the righteous living and dead, and why believers should be alert without attempting to predict the exact date of His coming.
What You Will Learn
- What Jesus promised His disciples about His return.
- How the Bible describes the visible and glorious second coming of Christ.
- What will happen to believers who have died and those who are alive when Jesus returns.
- Why no one knows the exact time of Christ's coming.
- How the signs described in Scripture encourage believers to prepare for His return.
Bible Passages to Study
John 14:1–3; Matthew 26:63–64; Mark 8:38; Luke 18:7–8; Revelation 19:11–21; Revelation 1:7; Matthew 24:26–27, 30–33, 36–39; Acts 1:9–11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Corinthians 15:50–54; 2 Thessalonians 1:6–10.
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