Fundamental Belief
The second coming of Christ is the blessed hope of the church, the grand climax of the gospel. The Savior’s coming will be literal, personal, visible, and worldwide. When He returns, the righteous dead will be resurrected and, together with the righteous living, will be glorified and taken to heaven, but the unrighteous will die. The almost complete fulfillment of most lines of prophecy, together with the present condition of the world, indicates that Christ’s coming is near. The time of that event has not been revealed, and we are therefore exhorted to be ready at all times.
Bible References
Matthew 24
Mark 13
Luke 21
John 14:1-3
Acts 1:9-11
1 Corinthians 15:51-54
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 5:1-6
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, 2:8
2 Timothy 3:1-5
Titus 2:13
Hebrews 9:28
Revelation 1:7, 14:14-20, 19:11-21
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