second coming of Christ

The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

What should Christians believe about the second coming of Christ? This article explains the biblical and confessional teaching on Christ’s return. The necessity of Christ coming, the manner of it, the time of it, and the nature of it are discussed. It draws implications for the church.

The Confession of Faith Article 37 Of the Last Judgment

The second coming of Christ is real. Christ is coming back and judgment is certain. This article considers Belgic Confession Article 37. It explains the final resurrection and the nature of the last judgment. It includes a discussion on the concept of purgatory.

The Rapture

What will be the nature of the return of Christ and what will the rapture be like? This article addresses these questions, which are concerned with eschatology.

A Present or Future Millennium?

The author is of the opinion that the subject of the second coming of Christ should be studied, as with all other passages, by means of the analogy of faith. The author uses this method to deal with such Scriptures as Revelation 20 in his argument for amillennialism.

Eusebeia – Syncretism or Conservative Contextualization?

The appearance of the Greek word "eusebeia" (godliness) is very frequent in the Pastoral Letters (e.g., 1 Timothy 4:6-10, 1 Timothy 6, 2 Timothy 3). Some theologians interpret this frequent occurrence as a shift in New Testament ethical thinking.

The Sources of Paul's Teaching on the 2nd Coming of Christ in 1 and 2 Thessalonians

In this essay the author wants to show that Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians on the second coming of Christ parallels the teaching of Jesus in the Olivet discourse recorded in Matthew 24, Matthew 25, Mark 13, and Luke 21.

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