He’s Coming Back

“Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.” Titus 2:13

When you think of Christ, which of the following events are the most pronounced in your thinking:
• Creation
• Birth
• Life
• Resurrection
• Ascension
• Return

While each feature comprises a distinct component of His person and work, only a minority of Christians focuses on the last element - the return of Christ.

It was not so with the early church. Christ’s second coming was eagerly anticipated, many feeling it would happen in their lifetime. The apostles had seen and heard angelic beings announce at Jesus’ ascension that the Messiah “will come back in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.” Acts 1:11

The church in Thessalonica was so engrossed in Christ’s imminent return, addressed in Paul’s first epistle, that he had to settle them down with practical instructions for daily life in a second letter.

The right view of Christ’s return - at the rapture and the second coming - can revitalize your faith.

You are His, and He is coming for you. You will see Him face to face. This world is not your permanent home.